Catering Service-Open Enrollment One Year With Three One Year Options

The City of Providence is seeking to create a qualified list of Rhode Island local caterers and restaurants to provide catering services for various events throughout the year. The selected contractors will be required to provide a menu, prepare the food, and provide necessary equipment. The contract will be awarded for a period of one year with three one-year option terms. The evaluation criteria will be based on price, and all bids are subject to a determination of "responsive" and "responsible" prior to award. • The contractor must be licensed to do business in the State of Rhode Island. • The contractor must have current RI Dept. of Health Food Safety certification. • The contractor must be within a ten-mile radius of the City of Providence. • The contractor must accept City of Providence purchase orders. • The contractor must show demonstrated experience with a minimum of three years in the provision of catering services. • The contractor must list a minimum of three references, preferably from other cities and towns within the state of Rhode Island.