DSC Dining Services

Dalton State College (DSC), located in Ware County, Georgia, is issuing an electronic Request for Proposals (eRFP) pursuant to the State Purchasing Act (Official Code of Georgia Annotated 50-5-50 et seq.) to establish a contract for comprehensive Dining Services on the DSC campus at 650 College Drive, Dalton, GA 30720. The procurement seeks a qualified supplier to operate and manage all dining services operations in accordance with the institution's minimum standards and requirements for facility operation and service delivery. The scope of work, detailed specifications, and cost requirements are provided in the referenced attachments, including the DSC State Entity eRFP Template (Attachment A), Scope of Work for 2026 (Attachment B), and Cost Workbook (Attachment C). The RFP was posted on April 8, 2026, with a submission deadline of June 2, 2026. An Offerors Conference has been scheduled to provide interested vendors with an opportunity to clarify requirements and ask questions; details regarding this meeting are available in Attachment D. Proposals will be evaluated based on the vendor's ability to meet the institution's operational needs, service standards, and capacity to support continuous improvement initiatives.

The RFP documentation does not specify any particular set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or preferences for specific categories of responding organizations at this time. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information has been disclosed in the available procurement summary. Similarly, the document does not reference specific technology infrastructure requirements or systems integration necessities that prospective vendors must accommodate. The contract value, award amount, or budget range for the dining services operation has not been disclosed in the summary materials provided. Interested vendors should consult all referenced attachments and contact DSC directly for comprehensive details regarding evaluation criteria, pricing expectations, contract terms, and any additional qualifications or certifications required to submit a responsive proposal.