The City of Eagle Pass is seeking sealed proposals from caterers, restaurants, and food‑service vendors to provide on‑demand appetizer/finger‑food, breakfast, lunch, and dinner services for city‑run meetings, events, and programs. The contract will be non‑exclusive and may be awarded separately for each service category, with no guaranteed minimum volume. Vendors must submit detailed menu packages (basic, standard, and optional premium), per‑person pricing, and all mandatory fees. Proposals are due October 22, 2026, and the initial contract term is one year with the possibility of up to two one‑year renewals. Key points include:
• Service categories: Appetizer/Finger Food, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (each with required basic & standard packages; premium optional).
• Pricing must be a firm per‑person rate, include all mandatory charges, and be supported by a 25‑person “comparison order.”
• Food‑safety documentation, permits, insurance, and staffing plans are required.
• Submission can be electronic via Public Purchase or sealed hard‑copy; no email/fax accepted.
• Evaluation criteria (100 points per category) emphasize price (40%), menu quality (25%), capacity & reliability (15%), experience (10%), and food‑safety capability (10%).
• Contract term: 1 year, renewable up to two additional years; net‑30 payment after invoice receipt.