Meal Services

The Texas Military Department is soliciting proposals for hot meal catering services to support Texas State Guard training events at Camp Swift, specifically at TA1 in Bastrop or TA2 in McDade. The contractor will provide buffet-style breakfast and dinner meals, including desserts, beverages, and condiments, for service members and employees. Services are required once a month over a four-day period, starting with dinner on day one and ending with breakfast on day four. Meals must be prepared daily on-site using a mobile kitchen or food truck, and the contractor must provide all serving equipment, disposable cutlery, and a back-up generator. The contract features an initial one-year term with options to extend for up to four additional one-year periods. Award decisions are based on a best value standard, evaluating menu variety, past performance, cost, and food truck capability. Strict quality and safety standards are mandated, including the prohibition of MSG, the use of USDA-approved prime or choice grade meats, and adherence to state health regulations. Personnel must undergo a fingerprint-based criminal history background investigation. Invoicing is handled electronically via email, with payments processed through electronic funds transfer in accordance with the Texas Prompt Payment Act.