Athletic Meals

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the provision of athletic meals to Minot State University (MSU) in North Dakota's Ward County. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) seeks a contractor to deliver buffet-style meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, ranging from 135 to 217 meals per day, from August 3 to August 22, 2024. The contract term is from August 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, with options to renew up to four additional 12-month periods. Bids are due by July 16, 2024 at 3:00 PM CT, and the award will be made to the responsible bidder with the lowest responsive bid. Pricing must be provided for various meal options, including box lunches, full meals, appetizer buffets, breakfast buffets, and breakfast to-go. The successful contractor must comply with North Dakota Secretary of State registration requirements, provide insurance, and agree to indemnification and background check requirements.

The IFB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Based on the information provided, the current incumbent vendor is unknown. The contract value is not explicitly stated, but the required quantities and meal options suggest a significant budget to support the athletic meals program at Minot State University.