Opportunity
Harris County Department of Education Ionwave #26/010TD-02
HCDE Solicits Local Food and Catering Services for Five-Year IDIQ Contract
Posted
April 22, 2026
Respond By
June 09, 2026
Identifier
26/010TD-02
NAICS
722320, 722310
Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) is seeking proposals for local food and catering services to support its business meetings, workshops, training, and special events across multiple locations. - Government Buyer: - Harris County Department of Education (HCDE), Purchasing Division - Contact: Tameisha Davenport - Products/Services Requested: - Full line of local food and catering services, including: - Breakfast items - Platters and trays - Boxed lunches - Lunch/dinner specials - Beverages - Desserts - Bakery delicacies - No specific part numbers or quantities; services are to be provided on an as-needed, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) basis - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) named; open to all qualified local food and catering service providers - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Vendors must hold appropriate health permits and insurance - Compliance with all federal and state food service regulations is required - Proposals must be submitted online via the HCDE eBid System - Multiple awards anticipated to meet diverse and flexible needs - Contract term is five years, with an optional 90-day transitional period - Awarded vendors must be approved by the HCDE Board of Trustees - Place of Performance: - Services to be delivered at various HCDE locations, with the main contracting office at 6300 Irvington Blvd., Houston, TX 77022-5618
Description
The Harris County Department of Education is soliciting proposals to establish one or more contracts for local food and catering services. The contract term is for five years with a possible additional 90-day transitional period. Proposers are requested to submit proposals offering their full line of products and services commonly purchased by government entities, school districts, and other public, not-for-profit agencies. The contract may be for indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity (IDIQ).