RFP MPSI/COE ECC Food Service - 2025

This contract awards a three‑year, firm‑fixed‑price cafeteria and snack‑service operation to support two early‑childhood centers at Wayne State University. The vendor must provide daily USDA‑compliant meals and snacks for approximately 80 children, supply all disposable service items, maintain required insurance, and submit regular usage reports. The university retains a preference for local and small‑business vendors but does not impose a formal set‑aside. The contract includes optional one‑year extensions through 2030. • Service scope: full‑service food‑service for MPSI and COE early‑childhood centers (≈40 lunches + 2 snacks daily, 12 meals on Fridays). • Compliance: USDA CACFP nutrition standards, smoke‑free policy, insurance minimums, FOIA disclosure. • Timeline: mandatory pre‑proposal meeting 8/28/2025, bid submission 9/10/2025, service start 10/1/2025, base term 3 years.