Hunter College Auxiliary Food Service

The contract aims to provide comprehensive food and beverage services to the College community through the management and operation of dining facilities, catering, and related activities. The primary objectives include offering nutritious, affordable, and appealing food options that promote health by emphasizing vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and minimally processed foods while reducing salt, sugars, saturated fats, red meats, and artificial additives. Additionally, the contract emphasizes ensuring access to healthy foods for the College’s lowest-income students, maintaining safe and healthy working conditions with fair employee compensation, and supporting the local economy by sourcing from regional food producers and distributors. The contract is set for a five-year term with two renewal options, with a total project value estimated between five and fifteen million dollars, and is located in New York. The procurement process does not specify set-aside categories like MWBE or service-disabled veteran-owned business participation, with a goal of 30% MWBE involvement. The contract is open to business entities, with a history of similar contracts held by JG Restaurants within the past five years. The response deadline is October 15, 2024, and interested vendors can contact Ivanna Kaler, the Director of Business Development and Contracts, for further information. The project aligns with the City University of New York’s objectives to enhance campus dining services while supporting community health, economic growth, and fair labor practices.