Opportunity
Harris County Department of Education Ionwave #26/010TD-3
HCDE Solicits Proposals for Local Food and Catering Services
Posted
August 03, 2026
Respond By
October 06, 2026
Identifier
26/010TD-3
NAICS
722320, 722310
Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) in Houston, Texas is seeking proposals for local food and catering services to support its business meetings, workshops, trainings, and special events. - Government Buyer: - Harris County Department of Education (HCDE), Purchasing Division - Contact: Tameisha Davenport - Products/Services Requested: - Full range of food and catering services, including: - Breakfast - Platters and trays - Boxed lunches - Lunch/dinner specials - Beverages - Desserts - Bakery delicacies - Quantities: - Indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ); services will be ordered as needed - Notable Requirements: - Five-year contract term with optional 90-day transitional period - Multiple awards possible; non-exclusive contract - Vendors must provide current health permits and insurance - Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including Texas Local Government Code Chapter 176 and HB 1295 - Pricing must include a 0.5% administrative fee and remain firm for the contract term - Vendors must complete a New Vendor Packet and register in the HCDE eBid System - Services must be provided as independent contractors - No specific OEMs or preferred vendors are named; solicitation is open to all qualified providers of food and catering services
Description
The Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) is soliciting proposals for Local Food and Catering Services to support various divisions within HCDE. The procurement aims to establish one or more contracts for goods and/or services with a term of five years, with a possible additional 90-day transitional period. Proposers are requested to submit proposals offering their full line of available products and services commonly purchased by government entities, school districts, and other public, not-for-profit agencies. The contract may be accessed on an as-needed basis from a list of competitively bid and awarded contracts with qualified vendors.