RFP 27541 Asian Food Products

The University of Maryland, College Park is seeking proposals from contractors to provide various specialty Asian Food Products and convenience store products for resale. The Department of Dining Services purchases approximately $75,000 of Asian Food Products annually. The contract term shall commence March 1, 2026, and terminate one year after award, unless extended or sooner terminated in accordance with the contract. The University is committed to purchasing products that have earned industry-approved ecolabels and certifications or that meet the standards said ecolabels and certification programs wherever possible and practical. Key considerations for the proposal include: • Mandatory Requirements: Contractor’s demonstrated understanding of the University’s Mandatory Requirements and the nature of work to be performed. • Contractor Qualifications / Prior Experience: whether a Contractor has performed similar services previously and the ability to perform under this Agreement. • Sample product evaluation if required • Past Performance: determined by references, including but not limited to, the quality of product delivered, ability to meet the specifications as defined, offeror’s record for on-time delivery, technical quality, cost control, demonstrated corrective actions, etc. • Clarity of Proposal: The Contractors response will be evaluated based on clarity and conciseness of their response with how their proposed solution satisfies each of the criteria specified in Section 4.