ACRTC Food Services RFP 230000000003

The State of Michigan, through the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) Procurement, is seeking bids for a five-year contract with two one-year renewal options to provide food services at the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center (ACRTC) in Alpena, Michigan. The successful contractor will be required to prepare and serve three meals per day, seven days a week, to Department of Defense personnel and visitors utilizing the ACRTC dining facilities. The contractor must maintain proper sanitation, provide carry-out and special event meals as required, and establish quality control and assurance programs. Proposals will be evaluated based on product quality, service capabilities, delivery capabilities, and vendor background and experience, with a minimum technical score of 80 points required for pricing to be considered. The procurement timeline includes a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on January 24, 2023, and proposal submissions due by February 13, 2023.

The State of Michigan has indicated it will give preference to qualified disabled veteran-owned businesses when making the award decision. While the incumbent vendor is not identified, the RFP notes that funding for this contract will come from the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs budget. No set-aside designations or budget ranges are provided in the available information, but the State reserves the right to negotiate price and other terms with one or more vendors.