Dining Services

The University of Wisconsin System is seeking a comprehensive dining services contract for the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire campus, solicited under procurement number 2026-UWSYS-01093-RFP. The procurement is designed to secure a full-service dining services provider responsible for managing food operations, meal preparation, catering, and related campus dining infrastructure. Interested vendors must submit their proposals exclusively through the online portal at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UWisconsin by the November 4, 2025 submission deadline. A mandatory site survey and inspection is scheduled for October 2, 2025 at 9:00 am, with additional details available through the procurement portal. Vendors are permitted to submit written questions regarding the solicitation until October 6, 2025, at 4:30 pm, with responses anticipated to be published through the system. Technical support for supplier portal access is available through the Jaggaer Supplier Support team at 1-800-233-1121 or via their online support ticket system.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, vendors will likely need to demonstrate substantial experience in higher education dining service management, food safety compliance, and operational scalability. The procurement appears to be open to qualified commercial food service providers with proven track records in institutional dining environments. Potential respondents should anticipate comprehensive evaluation criteria that may include operational capabilities, financial stability, menu diversity, sustainability practices, and technological integration potential. Technical infrastructure compatibility with the University of Wisconsin System's existing procurement and dining management systems will likely be a critical consideration. Although specific budget ranges are not disclosed, dining service contracts for university systems typically represent significant annual investments, potentially ranging from several hundred thousand to multiple million dollars depending on campus size and service complexity.