Food Service Solutions

The State of Rhode Island's Division of Capital Asset Management & Maintenance has issued a Request for Information (RFI) numbered RFI23001620 seeking innovative solutions for a food and beverage venue at the Capitol Hill Campus in Providence County. This RFI is designed to gather comprehensive information from potential vendors about establishing and operating a food service facility within the William E. Powers Building. The procurement seeks detailed proposals that outline creative approaches to managing a food and beverage venue, with vendors expected to review provided supplementary documentation including equipment lists, floor plans, and previous menu information for the existing Powers Cafe. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and walk-in inspection is scheduled for July 21, 2022, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST at the William E. Powers Building refectory. The vendor question and answer period runs from July 13, 2022, to July 26, 2022, and all responses must be submitted electronically through the Ocean State Procures system by August 10, 2022, at 2:00 PM GMT. Importantly, this RFI is strictly an information-gathering exercise and will not result in a direct contract award.

The RFI does not specify any specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on respondent types. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and the documents do not outline a specific budget range or estimated contract value. All vendors are eligible to submit responses, with the understanding that they will bear all costs associated with developing and submitting their proposals. The existing infrastructure includes equipment, floor plans, and previous operational details of the Powers Cafe, which vendors are encouraged to review and potentially improve upon. The state emphasizes that this solicitation is not a formal request for proposals or price quotes, and any submitted information will not be considered public record until a subsequent procurement process results in a contract award. Vendors are invited to provide innovative solutions, alternative approaches, and recommendations for operating the food service venue at the Capitol Hill Campus.