Restaurant and Catering Services

San Jacinto Community College District is soliciting proposals under RFP 27-03 for restaurant and catering services, with submissions due October 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time through the IonWave e-bidding platform. The questions deadline was October 22, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Central Time, and the final addendum was due by October 26, 2026. The source names no set-aside, preference program, or local-vendor requirement.

The solicitation seeks qualified firms for two separate service pools. Restaurant services cover pickup and delivery of prepared foods for meetings, training sessions, special events, student activities, and athletic events, with offerings that may be cuisine-specific, including American, Italian, Mexican, and desserts. Catering services require full-service options, including plated service, buffet-style service, individually packaged meals, snack and beverage packages, and bulk food orders, with demonstrated ability to provide diverse menu selections across multiple culinary styles. All food must be freshly prepared and ready for consumption upon delivery, with no day-old or reheated items. Contractors must maintain a valid, current food service permit throughout the contract term and meet standard insurance requirements. Authorized College representatives must directly receive and sign for all deliveries.

The initial contract term is one year, with four additional one-year renewal options under the same terms. Pricing must be submitted as firm net pricing with discounts marked, and prices are held firm for the first term. After the initial term, annual price adjustments may be requested with at least 30 days' notice, documented against labor and product costs using the CPI-U for Houston, Texas. SJCCD may accept or reject these requests, and rejection may result in contract termination without fault or obligation. Tariff-based adjustments are also permitted with official tariff schedules, Federal Register notices, and evidence of tariff payment. The source does not state a contract value.

Evaluation weights are questionnaire attachments at 40 points, menu with pricing at 20 points, price proposal at 5 points, and references at 40 points. References should preferably come from other colleges or public sector accounts of comparable size or larger. Award recommendation and contract approval are anticipated between December 2026 and February 2027. The procurement contact is Patsy Laredo, Buyer, at 281-998-6106 or patsy.laredo@sjcd.edu.