Food Service: Bemidji and Willmar Locations

The State of Minnesota is seeking a contractor to provide food service for its Direct Care and Treatment programs in Bemidji and Willmar. The contractor will be responsible for preparing and delivering food to the facilities, as well as providing management and labor for the food services. The contract is anticipated to be for 18 months, with the option to extend for an additional 3.5 years. The estimated total dollar value of the contract is between $200,000 and $300,000 per year. • The contractor must have at least one year of experience in food service preparations. • The contractor must be licensed to do business in the State of Minnesota. • The contractor must submit a current copy of the required licensures and certificates, including a Department of Health Inspection, Dietary Manager Certificate, Vendor Business License, Certified Food Protection Manager Certificate, and Credential Verification of the Registered Dietitian. • The contractor must provide a response that includes a narrative describing their business' capabilities in fulfilling the service obligations under the contract. • The contractor must provide samples of transaction documents proposed for use under the resulting contract.