Ivy Tech Community College Workday #1168083

Campus Dining, Convenience Store, and Catering Services for Ivy Tech Bloomington

Ivy Tech Community College – Bloomington Campus is seeking a qualified vendor to operate and manage campus dining services, a convenience store, and provide preferred catering services at its main academic building in Bloomington, Indiana. - Government Buyer: - Ivy Tech Community College – Bloomington Campus (Vice Chancellor of Finance office) - Products and Services Requested: - Operation of a campus cafe (including coffee shop with hot and cold options, accommodating dietary preferences) - Management of a convenience store (snacks, grab-and-go meals, beverages, personal/toiletry items, with emphasis on locally sourced products and potential Ivy Tech-branded merchandise) - Preferred, non-exclusive catering services for campus events, meetings, and conferences (including special dietary accommodations) - Vendor to provide, install, and maintain all necessary food service equipment (unless otherwise agreed) - Existing Equipment Brands (for reference): - TRUE (freezers and refrigerators) - FETCO (coffee equipment) - Jackson (dishwasher) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Vendor must submit comprehensive operational, staffing (with Serve-Safe certification), and financial plans - No rent or utilities charged in the first year; revenue-sharing or commission-based models may begin in the second year - Emphasis on nutritious, affordable, and diverse food offerings, strong customer service, and community engagement - Preference for proposals including student/employee incentives and competitive pricing - Use of existing kitchen (275 sq ft) and service area (950 sq ft), with possible modifications subject to College approval - Place of Performance: - 200 Daniels Way, Bloomington, Indiana (main academic building)

Description

Ivy Tech Community College – Bloomington Campus is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to operate campus dining and convenience services at its main academic building. The RFP aims to select a partner to provide high-quality, affordable, and diverse food and retail options in a grab-and-go format. Services include cafe operations, a convenience store emphasizing locally sourced products, and preferred catering services for campus events. The vendor should have relevant experience and a connection to the Bloomington community to enhance the campus dining experience.

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