RFP 2026.002 Districtwide Food Beverage

The San José‑Evergreen Community College District is seeking a qualified food‑service firm to operate, manage, and enhance campus dining, catering, and vending services at San José City College and Evergreen Valley College. The contractor will be responsible for day‑to‑day food‑service operations, menu development, staffing, compliance with health and safety standards, sustainability initiatives, technology integration (POS, mobile ordering), and support for student food‑insecurity programs. Compensation is revenue‑share based with possible guaranteed minimums, and the contract runs for an initial three‑year term with optional renewal(s). • Manage all cafeteria, grab‑and‑go, and vending locations, including staffing, training, and ServSafe certification. • Develop healthy, diverse menus, maintain “Green Placard” health‑inspection status, and implement waste‑reduction/sustainability practices. • Provide catering for campus events, maintain PCI‑compliant POS systems, and submit annual pricing and inspection reports. • Ensure full regulatory compliance (food licenses, insurance, ADA, labor laws) and deliver a transition plan to achieve full operation by 1 July 2027. • Performance‑based renewal possible up to two additional one‑year extensions, subject to Board approval.