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Full-Service Event Catering

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Response Deadline10/20/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for Full-Service Event Catering involves providing comprehensive food and beverage services for prime contractors supporting Illinois Department of Transportation conference projects. The scope of work includes delivering and serving networking appetizers, daily refreshment breaks, buffet breakfasts for 350 to 500 attendees, and plated luncheons for up to 500 people. A critical requirement of the contract is the inclusion of vegetarian and gluten-free options for every meal provided, alongside strict adherence to all food service health and safety regulations. Managed by the Illinois Finance and Administration agency under NAICS code 722320, the solicitation was posted on October 6, 2026, with a response deadline of October 20, 2026. The selected provider will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery and service of all prepared meals and beverages to ensure the successful execution of the designated conference events.

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Agency

Illinois → FINADMIN494 - Finance & Administration

NAICS

722320 - Caterers

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 27-494DOT-FINAD-B-54239.

The full solicitation package (6 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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PostedOct 6

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Response DeadlineOct 20

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10/20/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 7 days

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AgencyIllinois → FINADMIN494 - Finance & Administration

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Performs food and beverage services for prime contractors on Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) conference projects. Provides networking appetizers, daily refreshment breaks, buffet breakfasts for 350-500 people, and plated luncheons for 500 people. Must provide vegetarian and gluten-free options for every meal. Requires compliance with food service health and safety regulations. Delivers prepared and served meals and beverages.

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