Clackamas Community College Bidlocker #RFP No. 2026-17-02

Clackamas Community College Seeks Independent Operator for Food Service Facility and Commercial Kitchen

Clackamas Community College is seeking an independent operator to manage and activate its commercial kitchen and food service facilities. - Government Buyer: - Clackamas Community College (Purchasing Office) - Scope of Services: - Operation of campus food service for students, employees, and visitors - Catering services for campus and community events - Food production and preparation using college facilities - Community food programs to enhance food access and security - Workforce development and culinary training initiatives - Entrepreneurial food business operations - Community engagement activities through food-related services - Key Requirements: - Operator assumes full responsibility for business operations, including management, staffing, procurement, compliance, and financial performance - Proposals must specify any requested financial support from the College as fixed dollar amounts - Prohibited financial models: cost-plus, management-fee-only, and open-book reimbursement - Preference for proposals offering student employment, internships, workforce development, entrepreneurship education, and community benefits - Innovative, financially sustainable models are encouraged over traditional cafeteria services - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

Clackamas Community College is seeking proposals from qualified operators to utilize its commercial kitchen and food service facilities. The goal is to activate these facilities through innovative food production, sales, catering, and community-focused programs that provide educational, workforce, and community value. The College is looking for an independent operator responsible for their own business operations, not a traditional food service management contract. The contract term is three years with the possibility of two one-year renewals.

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