On-Campus Catering Services for USF

The University of South Florida is seeking qualified catering providers to deliver full‑service food solutions for on‑campus events, meetings, activities, and programs across its Tampa, St. Petersburg, and USF Health campuses. Bids must be submitted electronically through the university’s solicitation portal by the September 23 deadline; an optional virtual pre‑proposal conference is available for clarification. The evaluation period may include interviews, and the award is expected to be announced in early November. • Provide complete catering services—including menu planning, food preparation, delivery, set‑up, service, and cleanup—for a variety of university‑hosted events. • Must meet USF’s procurement policies for an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) and submit all required documentation through the portal; no fax or email submissions are accepted. • Opportunity includes potential follow‑up contracts for recurring events, with evaluation and possible interview scheduled for late October.