Wortham House Catering Services FY26

The University of Houston has issued Request for Proposal RFP-730-UofH-3087 for comprehensive catering services supporting the Office of Protocol and Special Events. The solicitation seeks qualified vendors to provide custom catering services with high-level professionalism for events at the University of Houston campus, specifically the Wortham House, and potential off-campus locations. Vendors must demonstrate the ability to deliver professional catering services for high-profile events, with an emphasis on quality and exceptional service. The procurement is classified as a Goods and Services request for catering services, utilizing commodity code 96115 for Concessions, Catering, Vending: Mobile and Stationary services. Critical procurement dates include the solicitation release on December 16, 2025, at 5:00 PM CST, with vendor questions due by January 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM CST, and proposal submissions required by January 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM CST. No pre-proposal meeting or site visit is mandated for this procurement, and the contract term will span five years with potential renewal extensions.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The estimated contract value is under $1 million over the five-year contract period, with funding sourced exclusively from local resources and no federal funds allocated. While a current contract for these services exists, details about the incumbent vendor remain undisclosed. The project will be managed by Meghan Ford, contactable at mcford2@Central.UH.EDU, and will utilize expense account code 52214. Confidential pricing has been designated for this bid process, suggesting a competitive and potentially complex evaluation methodology. Prospective vendors should be prepared to demonstrate significant catering expertise, particularly in supporting high-profile university events, with the ability to provide mobile and stationary catering services across various University of Houston locations.