Food Service: North Campus Research Complex (NCRC)

The University of Michigan is seeking a qualified food‑service provider to operate and manage the cafeteria and kitchen facilities at the North Campus Research Complex (NCRC) – specifically Buildings 18 and 520 – for a seven‑year term with three optional one‑year extensions. The contractor will be responsible for daily food‑service operations, equipment maintenance and replacement, catering for campus events, and compliance with university sustainability and food‑safety standards. • Operate existing kitchen equipment, perform routine maintenance, and replace end‑of‑life equipment at vendor expense. • Deliver daily cafeteria service (breakfast, lunch, snacks) and provide catering for university events, with menu requirements that include healthy, plant‑forward, and dietary‑restriction options per UM’s MHealthy guidelines. • Provide an itemized construction/outfitting cost estimate, adhere to a rent of $30.11 per square foot per month, and remit a percentage of gross sales each month, along with certified financial statements. • Meet extensive food‑service licensing, HACCP, sanitation, pest‑management, and data‑security (HIPAA/DSA) requirements, and sign the university’s standard agreements “as‑is.”