Comprehensive Dining Service Management

The University of Missouri is seeking a qualified supplier to assume comprehensive dining‑service management for its campuses. The contract will cover all aspects of food service operations—including menu planning, procurement, staffing, retail and catering venues, compliance with accessibility and health regulations, and ongoing performance reporting. The solicitation includes a mandatory pre‑proposal site visit, a formal question‑cut‑off, and a finalist‑presentation phase. Preference will be given to Missouri‑based firms, and the award evaluation will weigh mandatory requirements, desirable criteria, financial proposal, and SDVE (Small Disadvantaged Veteran‑Owned Enterprises) preferences. • Scope: Full‑service management of university dining facilities (cafeterias, retail, catering, residential commons). • Mandatory pre‑proposal site visit on 2026‑09‑03 (must RSVP). • Proposal deadline: 2026‑09‑29 5 PM CT. • Evaluation factors: mandatory requirements, desirable criteria, price, SDVE and Missouri‑firm preferences. • Required attachments include a technical “Dining Proposal” (no financial data) and other mandated documents uploaded via the IonWave portal. • Contract governed by Missouri law; includes strict accessibility (WCAG 2.2) and anti‑boycott‑Israel clauses. • Potential for cooperative purchasing with other higher‑education institutions, but no guarantee of renewal.