Catering Services for the TDOT Fort Worth District

The Texas Department of Transportation Fort Worth District is soliciting catering services for an award luncheon on December 9, 2026, via IFB 601310000103153, with responses due September 3, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Central Time. Vendors must be registered on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Centralized Master Bidders List and hold the appropriate NIGP code for catering services.

The scope is buffet-style lunch service for 600 attendees at Will Rogers Memorial Center, 3401 W. Lancaster Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas, including setup, serving staff, and cleanup. The specified menu includes 450 ten-ounce ribeye steaks, 125 grilled chicken entrees, 25 vegetarian portobello mushroom options, garden salad with dressings, buttered new potatoes, Italian green beans, homemade bread, peach and apple cobbler, and tea and water service. All work must be performed between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding state and federal holidays.

Pricing must be submitted on a firm, fixed-price basis with all-inclusive unit prices including delivery. Estimated quantities are provided for evaluation purposes only; TxDOT reserves the right to order only amounts needed, not to exceed the aggregate contract amount unless additional funds are allocated. Award will be based on lowest price and the respondent's ability to meet requirements, with best value criteria including menu selection and availability of the caterer. No financial requirements, performance bonds, or insurance are applicable.

Responses are irrevocable for 120 calendar days following the closing date. A tentative contract award date is September 11, 2026; a post-award meeting may be required within 10 business days of award. Questions are due August 26, 2026, with TxDOT responses due August 28. Responses must be submitted through the Euna Procurement system at https://txdot.bonfirehub.com/. Respondents must complete and return the Execution of Bid form and Texas Family Code Schedule certifying compliance with child-support obligations, E-Verify requirements, nondiscrimination requirements, and other statutory affirmations. Primary contacts are Angela Rember at Angela.Rember@txdot.gov or 903-737-9229, and Lucy Felan at 409-898-5750.