Catering Services

Oakland Community College (OCC) in Michigan has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 26-002-JR for catering services across its five campuses, with a primary focus on establishing a pool of catering suppliers and selecting a priority caterer for the Culinary Studies Institute Building E at the Royal Oak campus. The procurement seeks vendors capable of providing full and informal catering services for events of 50 people or more, with the priority caterer receiving exclusive rights to conduct full-service events in Building E. Qualified suppliers must be professionally licensed, provide comprehensive menu samples with pricing, and demonstrate robust staffing capabilities. The evaluation will utilize a 100-point scoring system, with points distributed across proposed solution (40 points), menu selection (10 points), staff training (5 points), references (5 points), company information (10 points), and cost proposal (30 points). Key procurement dates include a virtual pre-bid meeting on July 7, 2025, a site visit on July 9, 2025, and proposal responses due by July 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT. The contract term is set from August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2027, with potential 12-month extension options.

The RFP does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The college estimates spending $150,000 or more on catering services and will receive an 18% service charge on all full-service catering fees for the Royal Oak campus facility. The priority caterer will be responsible for securing their own corporate clients and marketing the facility, with no guaranteed catering commitments from the college. Vendors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability insurance with a $1,000,000 per occurrence limit, automobile liability insurance, and workers' compensation insurance. The contract allows for reimbursable expenses not exceeding 10% of the total consulting fee, to be billed at cost. Payment terms stipulate invoices will be processed within 30 days, and the selected vendor will be classified as an independent contractor with specific provisions regarding conflict of interest and equal opportunity employment.