Open Food Concept Shop

The University of Montana is seeking a contractor to provide food service for the University Center Food Court (UCFC) in space 276 through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process. The solicitation was posted on April 18, 2022, with a proposal due date of May 23, 2022. While specific details about the exact food concept are not explicitly defined, the RFP appears to be open to various food service approaches for the designated space. The procurement seeks a comprehensive food service provider capable of operating within the university's food court environment. The opportunity is being facilitated through Sourcewell, a cooperative purchasing organization that enables government and institutional purchasing. Although the attached documents do not provide granular details about specific evaluation criteria, the solicitation suggests the university is looking for a versatile food service contractor who can meet the dining needs of the campus community.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the provided documents. The procurement appears to be open to standard commercial food service providers with the capability to operate in a university setting. While the exact award value is not specified, university food court contracts typically range from annual agreements with fixed fees or percentage-based revenue sharing models. The solicitation is part of a broader cooperative purchasing approach through Sourcewell, which allows multiple government and institutional entities to potentially benefit from the resulting contract. Interested vendors are directed to create an account on the Sourcewell Procurement Portal to access full solicitation details and submit their proposals. The opportunity represents a standard food service procurement for a higher education institution, seeking a contractor to provide dining options in a specific campus location.