Food Management Software Solution

The University of Connecticut is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) numbered ED020626 for a comprehensive, cloud-based Food Management Software Solution to support dining service operations. The solicitation opened on February 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST and closes on March 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST, with proposals submitted through the HuskyBuy self-service online portal. The successful vendor must provide an enterprise-level software solution delivering menu and recipe planning, nutrition management, forecasting, procurement and vendor management, accounts payable, inventory control, food production workflows, web-based menu display, and comprehensive analytics capabilities. Required qualifications include demonstrated experience as a dining service vendor with expertise in delivering sophisticated food management software systems. The solicitation specifies Free On Board Destination delivery terms, with payment terms to be determined by the selected vendor. Questions regarding the procurement should be directed to Elaine Dumas at the University of Connecticut, 3 Discovery Drive, Storrs, CT 06269, telephone 860-486-8049, or email elaine.dumas@uconn.edu. No formal vendor Q&A period has been established in the bid documentation, and vendors are encouraged to access complete bid materials through the HuskyBuy portal link provided.

All vendors are eligible to respond to this solicitation with no stated set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types, including disadvantaged enterprises. The University of Connecticut has not disclosed specific incumbent vendors or current contractors in the available documentation, nor has information been provided regarding existing infrastructure or technology systems requiring integration. No estimated total contract value or award range has been disclosed for this procurement opportunity. Interested vendors should note that the solicitation document contains no specified line items, allowing proposers flexibility in structuring their solutions and pricing models. Vendors should prepare comprehensive proposals addressing all functional requirements outlined in the complete bid documentation and submit responses prior to the March 5, 2026 deadline at 2:00 PM EST to be considered for award.