Opportunity
North Carolina eVP #73-RFP-00775
Western Carolina University Campus Dining Services Contract Opportunity
Posted
September 16, 2026
Respond By
November 10, 2026
Identifier
73-RFP-00775
NAICS
722310
Western Carolina University (WCU) is seeking proposals for a comprehensive campus dining services contract to serve its main campus, which has nearly 19,000 students. - Government Buyer: - Western Carolina University, part of the University of North Carolina System - Located in Cullowhee, North Carolina - Scope of Services: - Full-service campus dining operations for students, faculty, and staff - Includes all aspects of food and beverage provision - Contract Details: - Current contract with Aramark, Inc. will expire - New contract may last up to ten years - Unique Requirements: - No specific OEMs or vendors mandated - Proposals must be submitted in accordance with provided instructions; electronic bids are not permitted - Emphasis on serving a rural, academic environment - OEMs and Vendors: - Aramark, Inc. (current provider) - No OEMs specified for this solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive dining services (no part numbers or quantities specified) - Notable Points: - Opportunity for vendors to propose innovative dining solutions tailored to WCU's campus
Description
This request for proposal is to solicit responses from vendors who can provide Dining Services for Western Carolina University. The current vendor's contract ends on June 30, 2027, and the University plans to award a new contract with the potential for a ten-year agreement. Western Carolina University is located in Cullowhee, North Carolina, and serves just under 19,000 students. The solicitation emphasizes the unique location and academic environment of the university.