EXTENSION TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) CATERING SERVICE FOR MEETINGS OF HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY COMMISSION, VIRGIN ISLANDS

The House of Assembly Management Commission of the Virgin Islands is seeking qualified and resourceful caterers for inclusion on the House of Assembly Management Commission Caterers Roster (HOAMCCR) under solicitation number HOAMC/CAT/2026/06. This two-year framework agreement is designed to provide food and beverage services, including breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks, for parliamentary sessions, committee meetings, and informal commission meetings. Services will be delivered on a call-down basis at the Chambers of the House of Assembly, the Richard Stout Building, or other designated locations. The commission has established a maximum fee structure for groups of 10 to 15 persons, ranging from 700 dollars for breakfast only to 2,250 dollars for full-day service, with all rates inclusive of mobilization, equipment rental, and labor. Selected providers must adhere to strict professional and operational standards, including completing full setup 30 minutes prior to sessions and providing at least one staff member to assist members. High emphasis is placed on parliamentary neutrality, strict confidentiality regarding non-public information, and professional conduct, such as addressing members as Honourable. Eligibility requires a valid trade license, a Food Handlers Certificate from the Department of Environment Health, and certificates of good standing with NHI, Social Security, and Inland Revenue. Proposals must be submitted in non-editable PDF format by October 16, 2026, and will be evaluated based on the provider's capacity, experience, equipment, and past client feedback.