SUNY Potsdam Dining Services RFP 260930BP

SUNY Potsdam intends to make an award for Dining Services. Any contractor who believes they can provide these services is invited to download the RFP and associated contract documents to this advertisement. A sealed bid will be held. RFP #: 260930BP RFP Title: SUNY Potsdam Dining Services RFP Release Date: 9/30/2026 Key Events Mandatory Pre-Bid Site Visit SUNY Potsdam, 44 Pierrepont Avenue, Potsdam, NY 13676 Registration by 10/6/2026 4:00 pm EST (Proposals will not be accepted if the bidder does not attend this site visit) 10/8/2026, 9:30 am EST Submit Questions and Requests for Clarification to purchasing@potsdam.edu 10/14/2026, 1 pm EST Answers to questions/requests for clarification issued 10/16/2026, 5 pm EST Notice of Intent to Bid Due (optional) 10/20/2026, 3 pm EST Proposal Due Date and Time (Any proposal received after the deadline will not be considered) 11/20/2026, 3 pm EST Finalists - Campus Presentation, Demonstration, Interview ** Will be scheduled with individual finalists** January/February 2027 Anticipated Notification of Award No later than February 12, 2027 Anticipated Contract Start Date July 1, 2027 Submit your sealed bid, clearly label the outside package as follows: Dining Services RFP 260930BP. Envelopes should be addressed to: SUNY Potsdam Procurement Services, Attn: Michelle McCarthy 44 Pierrepont Avenue Potsdam, NY 13676 Bids are due in triplicate, original signatures, with all required documentation per the RFP. A master copy may be submitted with two photo copies. An electronic response is also due to purchasing@potsdam.edu Estimated Start Date: July 1, 2027 Estimated End Date: June 30, 2037 This procurement is subject to NYS Finance Law 139 j&k and the Lobbying Law and its requirements. Effective immediately, this procurement is in a "Restricted Period". The restricted period will be in effect until an award for this procurement has been fully executed. There will be no contact regarding this procurement with anyone other than Michelle McCarthy and Brent Parker. Therefore, vendors are cautioned that the only permissible contact for this procurement is the individual listed above and below. Failure to comply with this requirement can range from no contract to debarment from sales to any NYS Agency. Successful contractor shall be required to submit valid and current NYS Workman's Compensation and Disability forms. In addition, the contractor will be required to complete and submit documents related to NYS Finance Law j&k and Public Officers Law. This is a services contract opportunity. Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: Potsdam Auxiliary & College Educational Services, Inc.