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DMS-25/26-259State & Local

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The Department of Management Services in Florida is seeking information from qualified food service management vendors and concessionaire vendors to help shape the state’s future food service needs. This Request for Information, identified as DMS-25/26-259 and posted on July 23, 2026, aims to gather industry insights on innovative and scalable solutions that can meet current and anticipated demands across state facilities. Vendors are invited to respond by the deadline of August 28, 2026, and the opportunity is open to all qualified participants without specific set-aside restrictions. The NAICS code 48102111 indicates the focus is on food service operations, and the primary point of contact for inquiries is the DMS Purchasing team, reachable via email and phone. The services under consideration will be performed throughout the state of Florida, with no specific city or ZIP code restrictions identified. Vendors interested in participating can access additional details and submit responses through the Florida Marketplace vendor portal. The Department is collecting feedback to inform potential future solicitations and contracts, making this an early engagement opportunity for vendors looking to align their offerings with state priorities. Responses will be used to evaluate market capabilities, service models, and technological advancements in food service delivery across public sector facilities.

General Info

Florida seeks vendor insights for statewide food service solutions via RFI by August 28, 2026.

Agency

Florida → Department of Management ServicesView Agency

NAICS

48102111View NAICS

Place of Performance

FL, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

(2)

Contract DMS-18/19-020 Food Services with Simply Soul Food Inc.

PDF•contract-document

RFI DMS-25/26-259 Food Services

PDF•rfi

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AgencyFlorida → Department of Management Services
Contacts1 person available
OfficeN/A
Organization / Agency
Florida → Department of Management Services
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Office AddressN/A
Contacts
DMS Purchasing
contact@example.gov
+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

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The Department of Management Services (Department) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to Florida’s vendor community to obtain industry information from qualified food service management vendors and concessionaire vendors interested in offering solutions to meet the state's current and future needs in providing Food Services.

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