Food services- midlands technical colleg

Midlands Technical College, located in South Carolina's Richland County, is seeking a franchised fast-food contractor to provide food services at its Airport and Beltline campuses. The solicitation covers court-style food service including sandwiches, salads, fruits, and desserts, targeting approximately 15,000 credit and 30,000 non-credit students, along with 1,350 faculty and staff. The contract period spans from January 23, 2023, to January 22, 2027, with an initial one-year term and four potential one-year renewals. Vendors must operate Monday through Friday, with hours ranging from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Monday-Thursday) and 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Fridays. The evaluation criteria include technical quality of proposal (40 points), organizational experience and capabilities (35 points), and commission on gross sales (25 points), with up to 5 bonus points available for scholarship commitments. Proposals are due electronically by October 17, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. EST, with questions accepted until September 21, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. EST. The college requires a minimum 12% commission on gross sales and offers potential bonus points for scholarship contributions of at least $2,000 annually.

The procurement is open to public competition with no specific set-aside designations mentioned. The incumbent vendor is Subway Real Estate Corporation, and the college will provide utilities, basic equipment, dining facilities, custodial services, building maintenance, and security. The successful contractor must procure all food, supplies, and specialized equipment, maintaining comprehensive insurance coverage including $1,000,000 in Commercial General Liability and Auto Liability, with Worker's Compensation at statutory limits. The estimated annual sales baseline is $252,283.00, with bidders required to propose a commission rate of 12% or higher on gross sales. The college offers existing infrastructure including a total dining area of 3,032 square feet at the main campus and 4,676 square feet at the Airport Campus, with kitchen and preparation spaces already in place. All food products must meet USDA, FDA, and NSF standards, with meat grading of U.S. Choice or better. The contractor will be responsible for all employee costs, personnel management, sanitation compliance, equipment maintenance, and operational management as an independent contractor.