Food Services - Missouri State Capitol Building

The State of Missouri's Office of Administration - Facilities Management, Design & Construction has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB210011) for food services at the cafe located in the basement of the Missouri State Capitol Building in Jefferson City. The procurement seeks a vendor to provide restaurant and catering services for the state capitol cafe, with a contract term from January 2021 through December 2021 and two optional one-year renewal periods for 2022 and 2023. The solicitation requires vendors to submit monthly rental amounts for each month of the contract period, with bids evaluated based on the highest monthly rent offered. A mandatory pre-proposal conference and site tour is scheduled for September 9, 2020, at 9:00 AM, allowing potential bidders to inspect the facility before submitting their proposals. Bids must be submitted electronically through the MissouriBUYS system by September 18, 2020, at 8:00 PM GMT. Vendors are required to complete and submit all specified exhibits, including detailed pricing pages, and must provide comprehensive restaurant and catering services for the capitol cafe. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the highest monthly rent payments.

The IFB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, indicating the procurement is open to all vendors. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no mentioned preferences for disadvantaged enterprises or specific business types. The solicitation does not disclose an estimated total contract value or specific budget range, instead focusing on monthly rental amounts to be proposed by bidders. Vendors must provide their own pricing for monthly rent, with no negative bid values allowed, and all line items must be included in the total bid amount. The contract will be funded through the State of Missouri's budget, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination and payment terms to be vendor-specified. While specific financial details are not extensively outlined, the procurement represents an opportunity for a food service provider to operate a cafe in the Missouri State Capitol Building with potential multi-year revenue through the initial term and two renewal periods.