Dining and Catering Services

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a supplier to provide dining and catering services for the students, staff, visitors, and community on campus. The selected supplier will be responsible for furnishing all equipment, materials, supplies, and labor to provide a comprehensive dining program, including retail sales, meal plans, and catering services. The supplier must provide a mix of recognized and popular national, regional, and local brands, as well as authentic ethnic and international menu items. The supplier will also be responsible for maintaining high standards for sanitation and cleaning practices, and for providing professional, courteous, and prompt service to the campus community. Some key features of the contract include: • Exclusive dining rights for the supplier, with some exceptions • A four-year initial contract with up to three one-year renewals • A preferred financial model of profit and loss • The supplier will assume the current meal plan offering and pricing for the first contract year, with revisions to be proposed and approved by the students and university for subsequent years • The supplier must provide university-approved breakfast, lunch, and dinner options for special dietary requirements • The supplier will be required to conduct and pay for criminal background checks and drug testing on all current and prospective dining service employees