M State Fergus Falls Campus - Rotating Food Pop-Up Services

Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) is seeking multiple qualified food‑service providers to operate rotating “pop‑up” food stations on the Fergus Falls campus during the academic year. Vendors will serve lunch and dinner on weekdays, provide nutritious menus (including vegetarian and dietary‑restriction options), and operate within a shared on‑campus commercial kitchen. The college will supply utilities and disposable serving ware; vendors must handle payment processing, maintain all food‑service licenses, and comply with health‑safety regulations. The contract starts July 1 2026, runs for a minimum of one year with possible extensions up to six years, and awards will be based on a weighted evaluation of compliance, performance plan, cost/value, qualifications, proposal completeness, and community impact. • Service window: Mon‑Fri, 11:30 am‑2:00 pm (lunch) and 5:00 pm‑8:00 pm (dinner) during fall and spring semesters. • Vendors must submit a two‑week sample menu (prices $7‑$10 per plate) and demonstrate local sourcing (≥150 mi) and supplier‑diversity compliance. • Evaluation factors: Terms adherence (10 %), performance plan (10 %), cost/value (30 %), qualifications (10 %), completeness (15 %), local/community priorities (10 %), community impact alignment (10 %).