RFP 160868 Food Products and General Merchandise for Resale

The University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) 160868 to procure a broad range of retail food products and general merchandise for resale in its dining service operations. The University is seeking comprehensive proposals from interested contractors to provide these products, which it estimates will amount to approximately $850,000 in annual purchases. The contract term is for one year, with the University having the option to renew for up to four additional one-year terms. Proposals are due by October 11, 2024, and the University will evaluate them based on technical requirements and lowest price. The RFP specifies that product pricing shall be based on the contractor's current wholesale online pricing catalog, which must be submitted with the financial proposal.

The University has a 29% goal for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation, though this specific RFP does not have a subcontracting goal. Contractors must comply with all applicable State of Maryland and University of Maryland procurement policies and procedures. The pricing spreadsheet provided does not mention any set-asides, incumbents, or funding sources, but simply requires the contractor to provide their per-case pricing for the listed 100 items. The potential award value is not explicitly stated, but is estimated to be around $850,000 annually.