City center community kitchen manager

The City of Jackson, Michigan, is seeking a qualified and experienced certified kitchen manager through a Request for Proposal (RFP) #2025-Parks & Recreation-055 for comprehensive management of the City Center Community Kitchen located at 145 W. Cortland St. The procurement aims to secure a vendor capable of managing kitchen facilities, monitoring tenant compliance with food safety regulations, maintaining kitchen logs, managing the online customer management system, handling inventory and procurement, and providing training to kitchen tenants. Prospective bidders must demonstrate at least three years of experience managing multifaceted operations, expertise in culinary arts and food safety, and proficiency with food service regulations. The RFP was released on June 12, 2025, with proposals due by June 23, 2025, at 10:00 am through the city's online procurement portal (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofjackson). Evaluation criteria will focus on qualifications, experience, and overall value, with submissions required to include resumes, five references, a detailed approach and methodology, and a comprehensive cost breakdown.

The RFP does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The City of Jackson emphasizes non-discrimination, stating they do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, color, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, or physical or mental disability. While no specific budget range is provided, the RFP requires bidders to submit a fixed hourly rate for services. The city reserves the right to cancel the RFP at any time without penalty, indicating flexibility in the procurement process. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that might require integration. Potential vendors must register for free on OpenGov.com and submit all questions through the RFP's Question & Answer section to ensure transparent and standardized communication throughout the procurement process.