Catering Services for Camden County Events & Programs

The County of Camden is seeking a fully‑insured catering firm to provide complete food‑service solutions for all County‑run events and programs across any Camden venue for a three‑year period (May 1 2026 – April 30 2029) with two optional one‑year extensions. The contractor must deliver menus covering breakfast, lunch, dinner and special‑event formats, handle 20‑300+ attendees, supply all necessary supplies (linens, china, glassware, paper products), provide on‑site staff for set‑up, service and breakdown, manage alcohol service with a TIPS‑certified bartender (flat $250 fee), and be capable of offering ethnic and specialty dietary options or sub‑contract them while remaining fully liable. Proposals are to be submitted in five sealed paper copies by March 11 2026 11:00 a.m.; questions are due by February 18 2026 12:00 p.m. The contract requires $1 M professional liability, $1 M general liability, $500 k workers’ comp employer liability, and $1 M auto liability, plus all required certifications and ownership disclosures. • Full‑service catering for any Camden County venue, 20‑300+ guests per event. • Mandatory provision of menus, pricing, ethnic/specialty options, and a flat $250 bartender fee. • Required insurance limits, certifications (MBE/WBE, NJ business registration, Iran/Russia sanctions), and 60‑day proposal validity. • Contract term: 3 years (May 2026‑Apr 2029) with two optional 1‑year renewals; County may terminate with 30‑day notice.