Catering Services for Laredo Day - Laredo Convention & Visitors Bureau

The City of Laredo is seeking proposals from licensed and experienced catering companies to provide full catering services for Laredo Day on March 4, 2026. The selected vendor will be required to provide equipment rentals, beverages, staffing, audiovisual support, and related event services for 350 guests. The vendor must be a Washington, D.C.–based catering company, licensed and insured to work in federal buildings, and have verifiable experience working events on Capitol Hill and navigating federal security procedures. • Equipment rentals, including tables, chairs, linens, and audiovisual equipment • Beverages, including a full standard bar and mixers • Staffing, including bartenders, servers, dishwashers, and coat-check attendants • Commercial kitchen rental and food storage • Photo booth services The City of Laredo will evaluate proposals based on the following criteria: • Qualifications and experience (30 points) • Equipment, staffing, and logistics plan (25 points) • Commercial kitchen access and food storage plan (20 points) • Cost proposal (20 points) • Site visit availability and responsiveness (5 points)