Self-operated coffee franchise for housing dining & culinary services (UW-MAD)[20-5083-R1]

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a self-operated franchised coffee house operator for its Housing Dining & Culinary Services, specifically targeting the Newell's Deli location in Smith Hall with potential expansion to additional university sites. The procurement is a comprehensive franchise opportunity requiring a full coffee and food service program, with the selected vendor responsible for delivering a branded coffee franchise experience across multiple product categories including lattes, brewed coffee, iced coffee, blended beverages, artisan sandwiches, and breakfast pastries. Proposals will be evaluated across eight key criteria totaling 1,000 points, with significant weightings on products (200 points), training and operational support (150 points), marketing programs (125 points), and sustainability (125 points). The University estimates annual transaction volumes ranging from 2,272 to 15,006 units across product categories. Key procurement timeline milestones include an April 4, 2019 deadline for written questions, April 5, 2019 for answer publication, and a proposal submission deadline of April 9, 2019 at 2:00 PM CDT, with evaluations scheduled for April 22, 2019 and award notification targeted for May 1, 2019. The initial contract term is five years, from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2024, with potential renewal options for an additional five years.

The procurement includes specific provisions for Certified Minority Business Enterprises and Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses, which may receive a five percent preference in evaluation. Bidders must provide comprehensive documentation including company identification details, FEIN and DUNS numbers, and certifications regarding non-collusion and absence of conflicts of interest. No proposal may score less than 575 points on the primary evaluation sections to be considered for cost scoring. While the University does not guarantee specific purchase quantities, the contract allows for potential expansion beyond the initial Smith Hall location. The franchise agreement is mandatory and requires detailed cost information including licensee fees, royalty percentages, and specific product pricing. Bidders must maintain proposal prices and terms firm for sixty days from the proposal date, and the University reserves the right to cancel the contract with 30 days' notice. Though no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the high transaction volumes and comprehensive service requirements suggest a substantial potential revenue opportunity for the selected franchisee.