OSU-OKC Food Service

Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City (OSU-OKC) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for food service operations within the "Hub" located in the Student Center building. The procurement, identified by solicitation number OSUA&M-RFP-001246-2022, seeks experienced and qualified firms to provide comprehensive food service for the campus location. The RFP was posted on April 27, 2022, with proposals due on May 27, 2022, at 3:00 PM CDT. Two pre-bid campus meetings were held on May 4th and May 10th, 2022, in the Student Union "HUB" area to provide potential bidders with additional information. Bidders are required to complete and upload several mandatory documents, including terms and conditions certification, a non-collusion certificate, and a certificate of compliance. The procurement is categorized under Commodity Code 50000000 for Food, Beverage, and Tobacco Products, with payment terms set at 0% 30, Net 30, using US Dollars. The primary contact for this solicitation is Tara Alexander, who can be reached at tara.d.thomas@okstate.edu or by phone at +1 405-744-8401.

While specific set-aside designations or restrictions are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the RFP appears to be open to qualified food service providers capable of meeting the university's operational requirements. The solicitation covers food service operations for the OSU-OKC campus, suggesting a potential contract value that would be significant for a comprehensive campus dining service. The procurement spans jurisdictions including Tulsa County and Grant CDP in Oklahoma, indicating a localized but potentially impactful contract opportunity. No incumbent vendor information was provided in the available documentation. The successful vendor will be responsible for managing food service operations in the Student Center "Hub" location, which likely requires integration with existing campus infrastructure and food service systems. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate extensive experience in higher education food service management, operational capabilities, and compliance with university dining standards.