Capitol Complex Area Food Services

\*\*\*THIS IS A FORMAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP). Fax responses and non-electronic responses will NOT be accepted. All responses must be submitted on-line through the SWIFT Supplier Portal before the Event Due Date and Time. Late responses will not be accepted. PURPOSE: The purpose for this Solicitation (RFP) is to establish a partnership with the State and a Contractor for a well-rounded, innovative food service program that satisfies a wide constituency which includes State and Federal employees, legislators, and public visitors to all State Buildings on the State Capitol Complex. Known as Contract release number F-523 CONTRACT VALUE: The estimated total dollar value of the contract is $500,000.00 to $525,000.00 for one year of services. However, this shall not be construed as either the minimum or maximum amount. It shall also be understood and accepted by the responder that any quantities shown in this solicitation are estimated quantities only and impose no obligation upon the State either minimum or maximum. CONTRACT PERIOD: The term of this contract is anticipated to be from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2028, with the option to extend up to an additional 36 months in increments determined by the State. QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD: Questions should be emailed to brian.mulhern@state.mn.us by 3:00 PM Central Time, August 20, 2026. For questions about the SWIFT Vendor Supplier Portal, please contact the Vendor Help Desk at 651-201-8100 Option 1, and then Option 1. A pre-proposal meeting will take place on August 19, 2026 at 1 PM CT at the Transportation Building, 395 John Ireland Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55155. Attendance is strongly encouraged. Attendance at this meeting is NOT MANDATORY but is strongly recommended. To attend, Responders should R.S.V.P to brian.mulhern@state.mn.us as soon as possible. Responders need to submit all requested documentation, including, but not limited to, the following documents: 1. Attachment A: Responder Declaration' \[Partial description. For the full description, log into the [Supplier Portal](https://guest.supplier.systems.state.mn.us/psc/fmssupap/SUPPLIER/ERP/c/NUI_FRAMEWORK.PT_LANDINGPAGE.GBL).\] **Event ID/Reference Number:** **2000018479** If an Event ID/Reference number appears, this Solicitation Event is being conducted in the SWIFT system. All project documentation and vendor submissions should be completed at the State of Minnesota Supplier portal. Log in to the [Supplier Portal](https://guest.supplier.systems.state.mn.us/psc/fmssupap/SUPPLIER/ERP/c/NUI_FRAMEWORK.PT_LANDINGPAGE.GBL?&) to view this event. You will need to search for Event ID/Reference Number in the portal. If the Event ID/Reference Number shows "Unknown", then the full description can be found for this event in the State of Minnesota list of solicitations (select the appropriate page): [Goods and Services Solicitation Postings](https://osp.admin.mn.gov/GS-auto) or [Professional and Technical Solicitation Postings](https://osp.admin.mn.gov/PT-auto). You may locate it using the Ref. # that appears above.