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Minnesota DNR Awards Catering Services Contract for Forestry L-481 Training

This opportunity involves the State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) awarding a contract for catering services to support the DNR Forestry L-481 Training event. - Government Buyer: - State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), including DNR Forestry - Vendors and OEMs: - Awarded vendor: Aramark Campus LLC (also referenced as ARAMARK CORP BEMIDJI or Aramark Services) - Other referenced vendor: Bemidji State University Catering (not awarded) - Products/Services Requested: - Catering for 36-40 attendees over five days, including: - Morning (AM) and afternoon (PM) breaks (buffet style) - Lunches for days 1-3 (40 attendees/day) and days 4-5 (reduced attendees) - All-day beverage service (7:00AM - 5:00PM) - Menu items include sandwiches, salads, desserts, snacks, and beverages - Quantities: - 180 units of AM breaks - 120 units of lunch (days 1-3) - 80 units of lunch (days 4-5) - 180 units of PM breaks - 180 units of all-day beverage service - Notable Requirements: - Payment only after all items are received and approved; no partial payments - Services delivered at Northwest Technical College in Bemidji, MN, and NTC Building in Grand Rapids, MN - Cancellation policy with no fees specified - Vendors required to submit responses electronically via SWIFT portal - Estimated contract value: $8,089.60 (awarded amount) - No unique OEMs specified, as this is a food service contract, but Aramark Campus LLC is the awarded vendor

Description

The State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is soliciting bids for catering services to support the DNR Forestry L-481 Training scheduled for June 8-12, 2026, at Northwest Technical College in Bemidji, MN. The procurement includes providing morning and afternoon breaks, lunch services on specified days, and all-day beverage service for attendees. Vendors must submit responses electronically through the SWIFT portal and comply with all event specifications and attachments. The contract will be awarded to a vendor who meets the specifications, with payment made after all items are received and approved, and no partial payments will be made.

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