Solicitation: 202605089 Catering Services

The State of Maine Department of Transportation is seeking a qualified caterer to provide full‑service food and beverage support for its training and orientation events across multiple locations. The contract will cover breakfast, lunch, snacks, and specialty dietary accommodations for a four‑year period, with the possibility of two renewal extensions. Vendors must submit per‑person rates, maintain a 48‑hour notice window, and meet licensing, insurance, and reporting requirements. • Service scope includes daily breakfast, lunch, beverage service, and snack provision for training sessions at the John E. Dority Safety & Performance Training Center and five regional offices. • Required deliverables: per‑person pricing for breakfast and lunch, compliance with state per‑diem rates, provision of special‑diet menus, and post‑event performance feedback. • Evaluation criteria: qualifications (35 pts), proposed service approach (35 pts), and lowest per‑person cost (30 pts) – no best‑and‑final‑offer process.