Campus Food Service Management Services

Randolph Community College is issuing a Request for Information on campus food service management services with responses due July 14, 2026 through the North Carolina eProcurement Sourcing Tool. This is market research and planning only; no procurement commitment, payment, or contract award flows from RFI responses.

The College operates a comprehensive food service program across its main 44-acre campus in Asheboro and two satellite locations, including a 250-seat cafeteria, coffee shop, grab-and-go offerings, and catering for approximately 120 annual events. Operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. during the academic year and 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. during summer. The College currently owns and maintains all facilities and equipment, including a commercial kitchen with walk-in coolers and freezers, grills, fryers, steam tables, and a TouchNet Point-of-Sale system that any operator would integrate with.

The RFI seeks information on operating models, financial partnership arrangements, staffing approaches, technology integration, transition planning, and innovation opportunities rather than specific pricing. The College aims to enhance the dining experience, improve operational efficiency and financial sustainability, increase customer participation, expand menu variety with healthy and affordable options, ensure reliable staffing, and incorporate technology solutions. Respondents are encouraged to propose creative concepts including expanded coffee programs, grab-and-go markets, mobile ordering, specialty beverages, vending integration, local supplier partnerships, and student engagement initiatives.

Written questions are due to Chris Hussey at cghussey@randolph.edu by July 14, 2026, with a Q&A summary posted as an addendum on or about July 16. Respondents may be invited to present solutions virtually or in person with at least two weeks' notice. All response preparation costs are borne by vendors.