CSM24-007 RFP Foodservice Management Services

The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide comprehensive food service operations for the La Plata campus CSM Cafe (cafeteria), with options to provide limited services to the Prince Frederick, Leonardtown, and Regional Hughesville Campuses. The selected firm will be responsible for full-scale food service and catering operations for the La Plata Campus, and may provide limited food service and/or catering services for the other campuses. The RFP outlines requirements for staffing, quality assurance, marketing, housekeeping, equipment, and other operational details. Proposals are due on June 3, 2024 by 11:00 AM local time, and a mandatory pre-proposal conference and site visit is scheduled for May 14, 2024. The initial contract period is from September 3, 2024 to June 30, 2029, with two additional two-year renewal options.

The RFP specifies that basic menu requirements, pricing, and catering services must be reasonable but should not compromise quality. The selected firm will be the exclusive caterer for all external groups and for internal groups with parties larger than 25 individuals. Contracts will be awarded based on criteria including previous experience, qualifications of key personnel, overall value, and other technical factors. The College has a current exclusive beverage agreement with PepsiCo that the selected firm must adhere to. The College reserves the right to reject all proposals.