Description
The State of South Carolina, through its State Fiscal Accountability Authority, is issuing a competitive RFP for comprehensive dining, concession, and premium‑hospitality services at Clemson University. The solicitation is divided into three independent lots: (1) Student dining halls, retail locations, and meal‑plan administration; (2) Athletics concessions, game‑day food service, and team‑meal operations; and (3) Premium suites and VIP hospitality. Offerors may bid on any single lot, any combination, or all three, and each lot will be evaluated separately. The contract features a ten‑year initial term with up to five one‑year extensions, a minimum management fee of $800 k and a ceiling of 6 % of gross receipts plus a 2 % performance incentive, and mandatory revenue‑share and sustainability requirements.
• Three distinct lots covering student dining, athletics concessions, and premium hospitality, each evaluated independently.
• Mandatory vendor registration in South Carolina, online submission preferred, and a 120‑day offer‑hold period after opening.
• Contract term: 10‑year base (07/01/2027‑06/30/2037) with optional five‑year extensions; extensive reporting and KPI requirements.
• Financial structure includes a 6 % management‑fee cap, 2 % performance bonus, 15 % retail commission to the university, and annual investment obligations.
• Pre‑proposal conference 09/22/2026 (non‑mandatory) and site‑visit 10/03/2026; questions due 09/23/2026.