Catering Services for Ascend704 Event Center

The South Piedmont Community College Services Corporation seeks to create a preferred vendor list for catering services at its Ascend704 Event Center (4,480 sq ft, capacity 320 banquet / 502 theater). Vendors must respond within 20 minutes to the Monroe, NC location and be able to supply a full range of meals, snacks, and beverage services for events ranging from small working lunches to full‑day conferences. The contract is a one‑year term with two optional one‑year renewals, and includes requirements for menu flexibility, dietary accommodations, optional site visits/tastings, and quarterly performance reviews. • Facility: Ascend704 Event Center, 4260 Student Success Place, Monroe, NC 28110 • Services: Breakfast (continental & hot), lunch (prix‑fixe, build‑your‑own, boxed), dinner (prix‑fixe, build‑your‑own), snacks, receptions, alcoholic & non‑alcoholic beverage service, staffing (caterers, bartenders, chefs, utility personnel) • Response time: guarantee 20‑minute on‑site response for any service issue • Contract length: 1 year initial, up to 2 additional one‑year options (renewal notice 45 days) • Evaluation: Best‑value criteria including cost, technical merit, past performance, and ability to meet menu specifications and dietary restrictions • Mandatory submissions: electronic proposal via NC e‑Procurement portal, pricing form, financial certifications, references, and optional site‑visit/tasting (Sept 16‑18, 2026) • Award date: expected Oct 1, 2026; quarterly post‑award business review meetings required.