Opportunity
Merx #P27-002
York University Seeks East Asian Food Service Provider for Nourish YU Zone
Posted
May 04, 2026
Respond By
May 29, 2026
Identifier
P27-002
NAICS
722310
York University is seeking a professional food service provider to operate a specialty East Asian food service at the Nourish YU Zone, Ross Building, Keele Campus in Toronto, Ontario. - Government Buyer: - York University, Strategic Procurement Services - Products/Services Requested: - Operation of a high-quality, modern, and dynamic East Asian food service - Includes menu development, service management, and compliance with university requirements - Contract Details: - Initial term of 3 years, with three optional 1-year extensions (up to 6 years total) - Service implementation tentatively scheduled for September 8, 2026 - Requirements: - Bidders must register with MERX and submit proposals electronically - Proposals must include qualifications, project experience, methodology, work plan, references, and financial details - Mandatory and scored submission criteria; all responses must be in English - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Notable Aspects: - Procurement governed by Canadian Free Trade Agreement and other public sector agreements - Focus on delivering a modern, high-quality East Asian food experience
Description
York University is seeking a professional food service provider with expertise in operating a high-quality, modern, and dynamic East Asian food service at Nourish YU Zone, Ross Building, Keele Campus. The contract duration is 3 years with three optional 12-month extensions. Proposals must be registered with MERX and submitted electronically by May 29, 2026. The procurement is governed by the Canadian Free Trade Agreement and includes detailed mandatory and scored submission requirements.