Opportunity
New York State Contract Reporter #2139203
SUNY Upstate Medical University seeks operator for on-site retail café at Sanders Creek Campus
Posted
September 18, 2026
Respond By
October 02, 2026
Identifier
2139203
NAICS
722514
SUNY Upstate Medical University is seeking a qualified operator to manage an on-site retail café at its Sanders Creek Campus in East Syracuse, NY. - Government Buyer: - State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate Medical University - Contracts & Campus Purchasing Office - Products/Services Requested: - Operation of a retail café providing freshly prepared food and beverages - Supply of all necessary personnel, café equipment (coffee machines, refrigeration units, food prep equipment, display cases, small wares), and point-of-sale systems - Menu planning, food preparation, customer service, inventory management, sanitation, and daily transaction processing - Requirements: - Minimum three years of experience in food service retail operations - Maintenance of all required licenses and insurance - Compliance with university policies on sanitation, safety, and internet connectivity - Bottled beverage offerings may be restricted due to university agreements - Preference for New York State small businesses and those certified under NYS Executive Law Articles 3 and 15-A - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation
Description
The State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate Medical University is seeking a qualified retail café operator to provide freshly prepared food and beverages at its Sanders Creek Campus in East Syracuse, NY. The operator must have at least three years of experience in food service retail operations and provide all necessary personnel, equipment, and licenses. The contract term is up to five years, and proposals are due by October 2, 2026. The procurement encourages participation from New York State small businesses and those certified under NYS Executive Law Articles 3 and 15-A.