Catering and/or Venue Services

Multnomah County is seeking qualified vendors to provide food‑catering, venue space, or a combination of both for a wide variety of County‑hosted community meetings and events. The solicitation is structured as an RFP with a multi‑stage evaluation (written, optional oral) and allows the County to award one or more contracts per service category. The contract will be a fixed‑term agreement (up to five years) with cost‑reimbursement payment terms, and vendors must meet extensive nutrition, sustainability, local‑sourcing, and insurance requirements. • Provide catering services (delivery, onsite service, or both) for events ranging from 5 to 150+ attendees, with menu options that meet Multnomah County nutrition guidelines and plant‑forward sustainability goals. • Provide venue rentals or combined food‑and‑venue packages, including necessary amenities (tables, chairs, AV, ADA compliance, security, kitchen facilities, and potable‑water solutions that avoid plastic bottles). • Meet mandatory insurance (General Liability $1 M/$2 M, Workers’ Comp, Employers’ Liability $500 k, etc.) and submit all required certifications, W‑9, and, if applicable, federal‑funding risk assessments. • Participate in an optional virtual pre‑proposal conference on June 24, 2026 and respond to Q&A by July 27, 2026. Proposals are due by August 6, 2026.