Little Traverse Bay Bands Of Odawa Indians Ltbbodawa #Invitation to Bid Cater Sobriety Feast 2026

Catering Services for Annual Sobriety Feast Event

The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians is seeking bids for catering services for their annual Sobriety Feast event, held at the LTBB Administration building in Harbor Springs, Michigan. - Government Buyer: - Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, Accounting Department - Contact: Mandy Szocinski - Services Requested: - On-site food preparation, buffet-style serving, clean-up, and disposal for approximately 125 attendees - Main dish, dessert, beverages, condiments, and paper products provided by caterer - Side dishes supplied by community members - Menu to be proposed and approved by LTBB Mental Health Manager - Coordination with LTBB Behavioral Health Department - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Native American preference, minority or small business status - SERV Safe certification required - Experience with Anishinabe cultures preferred - Compliance with insurance and federal debarment regulations - All materials, condiments, and paper products must be supplied by the caterer - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is a service procurement - Period of performance is for a single event, with food service required from 5pm to 8pm on the event date

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The solicitation invites bids for catering services for the Sobriety Feast 2026 organized by the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians. The caterer is required to provide a main dish, dessert, and beverages for approximately 125 people, with side dishes provided by community members. The event will be held on October 9, 2026, at the LTBB Administration building in Harbor Springs, Michigan. The caterer must handle food preparation, serving buffet style, clean-up, and disposal of leftovers, and comply with food safety standards. Preference is given to Native American-owned businesses and those with relevant certifications and experience.

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