Description
The contract is for dining services management at Gordon State College. The vendor will be responsible for providing food services to the college, including residential, commuter, and faculty/staff meal plans, as well as catering services. The contract has a term of one year with four one-year renewal options. The vendor must have at least five years of experience in food services management and must be able to provide a full array of catering services. The contract also requires the vendor to maintain all necessary licenses and permits, comply with local health and safety regulations, and provide a detailed hazard analysis and critical control points program. Some key points include:
• The contract is worth an estimated $1.5 million to $2.5 million per year, based on industry benchmarks for similar contracts.
• The vendor must provide a minimum of 15% of food products from local and/or regional suppliers by 2025.
• The vendor must have a plan in place for sustainability and healthy eating options.
• The vendor must provide a comprehensive marketing plan to improve dining voluntary meal plan sales and overall dining awareness.
• The vendor must have a plan in place for emergency response and business continuity.