Food Service (prep & serve) at State Patrol Academy in Fort McCoy, WI

The Wisconsin State Patrol Academy is seeking a food service vendor to provide comprehensive manual food services at its facility located in Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, within Monroe County. The procurement opportunity encompasses a full-scale food service operation that includes customer dining, special events, bag lunch preparation, and pack-out meals for offsite training events. Vendors will be responsible for preparing and serving meals within the Fort McCoy Cantonment area, specifically at 95 South 10th Ave. The contract is structured as a proposal-based procurement with a posting date of September 10, 2025, and a critical submission deadline of October 16, 2025. Qualified vendors must demonstrate the capability to manage a complete food service program, including meal preparation, service logistics, and potential catering for various training and academy events. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the opportunity description, vendors can expect to be assessed on their operational capacity, food service expertise, ability to meet nutritional requirements, and overall service quality.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the current contract opportunity description. The document also does not outline specific budget ranges or potential award values for the food service contract. Interested vendors will need to carefully review the full request for proposal (RFP) documentation to understand the precise financial parameters and operational expectations. Potential respondents should be prepared to demonstrate comprehensive food service capabilities, including staff management, food safety protocols, menu planning, and the flexibility to serve a state training academy environment. While additional details are not present in the current opportunity description, vendors should anticipate a competitive selection process that requires detailed operational and financial proposals demonstrating their ability to effectively serve the Wisconsin State Patrol Academy's food service needs.