Opportunity
Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #FAC090826 -RFI
Salt Lake County RFI: Employee Cafeteria and Commissary Kitchen Services for Midvale Complex
Posted
September 08, 2026
Respond By
September 22, 2026
Identifier
FAC090826 -RFI
NAICS
722310, 722514
Salt Lake County is seeking input from food service providers for a new employee cafeteria and commissary kitchen at the Midvale Complex office building. - Government Buyer: - Salt Lake County, Contracts and Procurement Office - Contact: Teresa Young - Scope of Services: - Operation of a non-subsidized employee cafeteria serving approximately 800 employees and the public - Focus on fresh, healthy, affordable breakfast and lunch options - Menu must include vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices - Modern amenities required: mobile ordering and cashless payment - Opportunity for vendor to use the 3,000 sq. ft. kitchen as a commissary facility for broader commercial food production (e.g., catering, packaged meals) - Commissary use must not interfere with cafeteria operations - 3,800 sq. ft. dining area available - Notable Requirements: - Financial sustainability is a priority; vendor may generate supplemental revenue through commissary activities - Input sought on operational models, facility needs, and potential for commissary use - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; this is a market research RFI to inform a future RFP - No part numbers or purchase quantities specified - The period of performance will be defined in a future RFP, with anticipated building occupancy in the future
Description
Salt Lake County is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gauge interest from qualified food service providers to operate a non-subsidized employee cafeteria at the Midvale Complex. The cafeteria may also include use of the kitchen as a commissary facility for the vendor's broader food service operations. The goal is to provide fresh, healthy, affordable food options for approximately 800 employees and the public, without requiring an operating subsidy. The information gathered will help structure a potential Request for Proposal (RFP) expected in late 2026 or early 2027.