Catering Services at Facilities Available for Rental at Multiple State Parks

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is seeking to establish a qualified list of full-service caterers for end-to-end catering services at multiple state park facilities available for rental, with proposals due November 13, 2026. The solicitation is open to all vendors with no set-asides specified. Caterers may apply for one or more locations, and those applying for multiple locations are preferred.

Selected caterers will provide services for social, cultural, and business functions including parties, receptions, fundraisers, concerts, conferences, seminars, and weddings. Proposals must clearly identify which location or locations the applicant intends to support. Site visits are available by request. The scope is full-service catering with no line items defined; DEEP will award specific scopes of work directly among qualified caterers as needed.

The contract will be a three-year agreement beginning spring 2027, with a total cost of $1,875 over the contract duration, paid in annual installments of $625 by January 31 each year the agreement is in effect for each location identified in an approved proposal. Written questions may be submitted at any time, with answers released October 29, 2026. Contract negotiations may extend up to 120 calendar days following selection.