Food Service/Catering - UMCI Detroit

The University of Michigan seeks a qualified food‑service provider to operate and manage a full‑service café, grab‑and‑go/vending outlets, and event‑catering services for the new University of Michigan Center for Innovation (UMCI) in downtown Detroit. The contract is for a seven‑year term (with optional extensions) and requires the supplier to fund all build‑out and equipment costs, comply with the university’s MHealthy nutrition guidelines, and support sustainability initiatives such as compostable packaging. • Operate a first‑floor café (full service), 24/7 grab‑and‑go/vending, and catering for events across multiple floors. • Provide all design, construction, mechanical, and food‑service equipment at supplier‑owned cost; submit detailed itemized build‑out estimate. • Pay a fixed monthly rent of $5,891 (subject to 3 % annual escalation) plus a percentage of gross sales; submit audited financial statements and cash‑handling controls. • Adhere to UM’s MHealthy nutrition standards, waste‑reduction/compositing programs, and exclusive beverage pouring rights. • Deliver local community engagement by partnering with Detroit‑based vendors, offering pop‑up events, and showcasing local cuisine. • Supply extensive documentation (business license, HACCP, sanitation, pest‑management, health inspection reports, etc.) and sign standard BAA and Data Security Agreement “as‑is.”