Catering conference

The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOL) in Massachusetts is issuing a Request for Response (RFR) to enter into contracts with multiple Catering Services Vendors and/or Conference Space Vendors to provide catering and conference services. The RFR is divided into two categories: Category I for general catering services such as breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks, and Category II for conference center/space availability with or without catering services. The contract term is expected to be five years, with two two-year renewal options. EOL will award as many contracts as deemed necessary to cover the geography and EOL's needs, and the contract will remain open to allow new bidders to be added as needed. Pricing must be all-inclusive for both catering services and conference space rental, and rates must be valid for the initial five-year term. Evaluation criteria include pricing, years of experience/qualifications, references, menu variety, conference room availability, and prompt pay discounts.

The RFR is targeted to verified small businesses participating in the Commonwealth's Small Business Purchasing Program, but may be awarded to other vendors if adequate small business capacity is not available. No specific details are provided regarding set-asides, incumbent vendors, or budget ranges. Bidders must submit responses electronically through COMMBUYS by a certain date, which is not specified in the provided information.