New York State Contract Reporter #2133872

Campus Food Service Management and Operation for The City College of New York (CUNY)

The City College of New York (CUNY) is seeking a contractor to manage and operate all campus food services. - Government Buyer: - City University of New York (CUNY), The City College of New York, Auxiliary Enterprises Corporation - OEMs and Vendors: - Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of New York, Inc. (required beverage supplier due to exclusive pouring rights contract) - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive management and operation of dining rooms, cafeterias, and catering services - Menu planning, food preparation, worker training, marketing, and capital improvement planning - Compliance with dietary needs (vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher, gluten-sensitive) - Support for local food sourcing and NYC prevailing wage requirements - Adherence to Pepsi-Cola exclusive beverage agreement (only permitted beverages may be sold, sourced from Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of New York, Inc.) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Minimum five years' experience in food service operations as primary business - Mandatory site visit for proposers - Excludes vending operations - Capital improvement plan required; performance and payment bonds if improvements exceed $200,000 - Encourages innovative strategies for affordability, convenience, and campus engagement - Supplier diversity goals apply - Places of Performance: - The City College of New York, 160 Convent Avenue, New York, NY 10031 (including Baskerville Hall, North Academic Center, Marshak Science Building, and all campus food service locations)

Description

The City College Auxiliary Enterprises Corporation is seeking a contractor to manage and operate food services at The City College of New York. The contract involves providing fresh, nutritious, affordable, and tasty food and beverages through dining rooms, cafeterias, catering, and related services. The contract term is five years with two 2-year renewal options. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for May 4, 2026, and proposals are due by May 28, 2026. The contractor must have a minimum of five years' experience in food service operations as its primary business.

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