Food Trucks/Mobile Food Vendors

The Fort Monroe Authority is requesting proposals from qualified mobile food truck vendors to provide food services for various events at Fort Monroe, Virginia, with proposals due August 17, 2026. Virginia small-business participation is mandatory: bidders must meet a Commonwealth goal of directing over 42% of purchases to small businesses certified by the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (DSBSD), including micro businesses, women-owned businesses, minority-owned businesses, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses holding current DSBSD certification as of the bid due date. Proposed participation percentages or dollar values will be incorporated as binding contract requirements; failure to meet stated participation levels may constitute a breach of contract.

DSBSD-certified small businesses need only provide their certification number and date. Non-certified bidders must complete a Subcontracting Plan identifying up to five DSBSD-certified subcontractors, including company name, certification number, contact information, certification type, contract value or percentage, work location, and work description.

Vendors must submit an Offeror Qualifications Form demonstrating experience operating mobile food services, understanding of health and safety regulations, equipment and operational capacity, and ability to meet Fort Monroe event demands. Bidders must also provide Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) registration documentation or a waiver request if registration is pending. The RFP Submittal Sheet establishes standardized proposal response requirements, likely including vendor information, service offerings, pricing, insurance, bonding, and compliance attestations.

DSBSD certification applications are available through www.SBSD.virginia.gov. Questions are submitted using the designated Question Submission Form (Attachment E).