Athletic Meals and Catering Services

California State University, Sacramento is seeking a qualified food service provider to deliver comprehensive athletic meals and catering services for its student-athletes, coaches, staff, and recruited prospects. The contractor must offer nutritious, performance-driven meals that align with the demands of training, recovery, competition, and recruitment, including team meals, travel meals, post-game nutrition, boxed meals, and special event catering. Flexibility and responsiveness are critical, as the provider must adapt to unpredictable schedules, travel requirements, dietary restrictions, and nutritional preferences while maintaining consistent quality and reliability. The university requires a partner capable of supporting a diverse and active athletics program with professionalism and precision. The solicitation, numbered 0000039823, was posted on July 17, 2026, with proposals due by August 31, 2026. The contract is managed by the California State University, Sacramento, under the SLED organization type, with performance occurring in California. All proposals must be submitted through the state procurement portal, and inquiries should be directed to Kim Holmberg at kholmberg@csus.edu. The selected vendor will be expected to uphold high standards of service, food safety, and operational adaptability to meet the evolving needs of an NCAA Division I athletics department.