Food and Catering Services - Staples Campus

Central Lakes College (Staples Campus) seeks a qualified vendor to operate and manage full‑service food‑service and catering operations on a year‑round basis. The contractor will run a manual cafeteria line, provide breakfast, lunch, grab‑and‑go items, and a full catering menu for events of any size, while meeting nutrition, dietary‑allergy, and sustainability standards. The contract is for three years with an optional two‑year extension, and the vendor must submit a detailed work plan, staffing model, pricing/commission proposal, and compliance documentation (PCI‑DSS, insurance, non‑collusion affidavit, supplier‑diversity forms). Evaluation will be based on qualifications, work plan, solution fit, staffing, commission model, and a finalist interview. • Operate cafeteria (7:30 am‑1:30 pm M‑Th; 7:30 am‑11:00 am F) and provide limited summer service. • Deliver full catering support for events ranging from <20 to >200 participants, with rapid set‑up/clean‑up (≤ 1 hour). • Propose a pricing structure (flat fee, lease, or % of gross sales) and meet sustainability, food‑safety, and reporting requirements.