Selection of a Primary Food Vendor for the University Culinary Services Department, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio 44242

Kent State University is seeking a qualified primary food vendor to assume responsibility for all culinary services within its University Culinary Services Department. The vendor will provide comprehensive foodservice operations for student dining halls, faculty/staff cafeterias, and campus events, ensuring compliance with university nutrition standards, food safety regulations, and sustainability goals. This contract will likely be a multi‑year agreement, requiring the vendor to manage procurement, staffing, menu development, and daily service delivery across multiple campus locations. • Provide daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner services for student population and staff across designated dining facilities. • Supply all food items, equipment, and labor needed to operate campus cafeterias and event catering. • Develop menus that meet university nutritional guidelines, accommodate dietary restrictions, and incorporate locally sourced produce where possible. • Maintain food safety certifications, health inspections, and sustainability initiatives (e.g., waste reduction, composting). • Offer flexible catering for university-sponsored events, conferences, and special functions.