Cafeteria and Catering Services for QVCC

Connecticut State Colleges & Universities (CSCU) is seeking a qualified, professional food service provider through a Request for Proposal (RFP) for cafeteria and catering services at Quinebaug Valley Community College (QVCC). The procurement is for a comprehensive food service contract covering cafeteria operations and catering services for the college campus. The contract term is five years, commencing on July 1, 2022 and extending through June 30, 2027, with the option of two additional one-year renewal terms. The selected vendor will be responsible for providing full food service operations, including daily cafeteria meals and catering services for college events, meetings, and functions. The RFP solicitation number is 8981 and was issued on June 1, 2022, with a proposal submission deadline of July 28, 2022 at 2:00 PM EDT. A vendor question and answer period was established from June 2, 2022 to June 22, 2022, during which potential bidders could seek clarification on the RFP requirements. The procurement is located in Hartford County, Connecticut, and CSCU intends to make a single contract award from this solicitation.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating the opportunity is open to all qualified food service providers. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the documentation, and there are no explicit details about existing infrastructure or technology requirements for integration. The delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be determined by the vendor. While the RFP does not disclose an estimated total contract value, interested vendors are expected to provide comprehensive pricing proposals covering the full scope of cafeteria and catering services. The primary procurement contact is Maria Generis from CT State Colleges & Universities, located in Hartford. Supporting documentation includes the main RFP document, a site walk sign-in sheet, questions and answers document, and an addendum extending submission and award dates. Vendors are advised to carefully review all provided materials to fully understand the requirements of this food service procurement opportunity.