RFP WSU Dining Services - 2024

Wayne State University issued a comprehensive five‑year dining‑services contract to manage all university‑wide food‑service operations, including residential dining, retail outlets, and catering. The vendor must assume an un‑amortized balance of roughly $1.8 M, operate existing POS (Micros) and transition to a new system, oversee food‑truck coordination, comply with extensive sustainability and labor requirements, and provide capital‑project investments for selected locations. The contract includes revenue‑sharing arrangements, quarterly reporting, and mandatory minority/women/DBE participation documentation. • Scope covers residential dining, on‑campus retail (Starbucks, Panda Express, etc.), exclusive catering, and food‑truck management. • Vendor assumes $1.797 M balance, must deliver a five‑year financial pro‑forma, and meet extensive insurance, background‑check, and training standards. • Base term runs July 1 2025 – June 30 2030, with up to three two‑year renewals possible.