Response to Questions and Comments

Austin Peay State University is seeking qualified vendors to provide food‑service operations and/or food‑product sales on its Clarksville campus. Bidders may propose a service‑only model, a sales‑only model, or a combined approach, and must comply with Tennessee tax registration requirements and furnish a Certificate of Insurance naming APSU as an additional insured. The solicitation includes no equipment schedule, allowing vendors flexibility in how they meet the university’s dining needs. The bid deadline is September 4, 2026, with award expected September 10 and contract commencement on September 15. • Food‑service or food‑product sales (or both) for a university campus • Flexible proposal options – service only, sales only, or combined • Mandatory COI and Tennessee tax registration compliance • No public bid opening; internal evaluation only • Key dates: ITB issued Aug 13, pre‑bid Teams call Aug 19, questions due Aug 25, bid due Sep 4, award Sep 10, start Sep 15.