Opportunity
California eProcure #16293
California DGS Seeks Food Service Provider for Ronald Reagan State Building Cafeteria Lease
Posted
June 01, 2026
Respond By
July 17, 2026
Identifier
16293
NAICS
722310, 722514
The California Department of General Services (DGS) is seeking qualified food service providers to lease and operate the cafeteria at the Ronald Reagan State Building in Los Angeles. - Government Buyer: - California Department of General Services (DGS), Facilities Management Division, State Owned Leasing & Development, and Real Estate Services Division - Scope of Opportunity: - Lease and operate approximately 13,623 square feet of cafeteria and dining space - Provide healthy, fresh, and nutritious food options, including breakfast, lunch, snacks, beverages, grab-n-go, online ordering, and catering services - Maintain high standards for food quality, sanitation, and customer service - Operate in compliance with California Health and Safety Codes and LEED O&M sustainability standards - Alcoholic beverages are prohibited during daily operations - Proposals for full or partial use of the facility are accepted; partnerships between multiple providers are permitted - Equipment and Facilities: - State-owned equipment provided includes refrigerators, freezers, sinks, counters, dishwashers, food prep counters, serving counters with food warmers, tables, and chairs - Lessee is responsible for providing additional labor, equipment, materials, and supplies as needed - Notable Requirements: - Mandatory pre-bid conference attendance - Insurance coverage required - Adherence to building rules, sustainability practices (recycling, biodegradable products), and maintenance of premises - Early termination of lease possible with 60 days' notice - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the opportunity is open to all qualified food service providers.
Description
The California Department of General Services (DGS), Facilities Management Division (FMD), invites proposals for cafeteria space located in the Ronald Reagan State Building at 300 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, California. The cafeteria space includes an existing food service cafeteria of approximately 5,960 square feet, an exclusive dining area of approximately 7,578 square feet, totaling about 13,623 square feet. The State seeks a qualified food service provider to offer healthy, fresh, nutritious food options and excellent customer service, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, beverages, grab-n-go, online ordering, catering, and events. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted during daily operations. The awarded bidder must maintain high customer service levels and prioritize satisfaction with food quality, pricing, menu, and catering services. Proposals for use of the entire facility or partial utilization will be considered, including partnerships between multiple food providers.