RFP 27-03 Restaurant and Catering Services

San Jacinto College District (SJCCD) is seeking sealed proposals from qualified firms to provide comprehensive restaurant and catering services across multiple campus locations in Texas. The contract will be awarded for an initial one‑year term with up to four optional one‑year renewals. Services include hot meals, desserts, beverages, and full‑service catering (buffet, plated, or boxed) for meetings, training, athletic events, and other college functions. Vendors must supply all food, disposable service items, and catering equipment, maintain a valid food service permit, and adhere to health‑safety regulations. Pricing must be firm for the first year with annual CPI‑based adjustments possible. • Scope: Restaurant (pickup/delivery) and Catering (full‑service) for 7 college sites. • Required deliverables: Menus with pricing, questionnaires, insurance proof, vendor certifications, and references (≥5). • Evaluation: 100‑point rubric (questionnaire 40, menu 20, price 5, references 40) for each service line. • Contract value: Approx. $1.2 million; one‑year term with four one‑year renewal options. • Submission: All proposals via IonWave by 2:00 PM CT on 10/29/2026; questions due 10/22/2026. • Mandatory requirements: Valid food service permit, insurance, and compliance with SJCCD policies.