Restaurant/Catering Services

Alief Independent School District is establishing a multi-vendor pool for Restaurant and Catering Services to support various campuses and departments throughout the district. The scope of work includes meal planning, meal service, box lunches, food trucks, meal delivery, and associated set-up and clean-up activities. The contract term runs for four years, from September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2027. While initial awards were targeted for August 2023, the district continues to accept electronic proposals through the Ionwave B2B portal until August 31, 2027. Awarded vendors will be solicited directly by individual district departments or campuses. The selection process is based on a best-value trade-off approach rather than the lowest price alone, evaluating factors such as vendor reputation, service quality, past relationship with the district, and Texas-based business status. Vendors must meet stringent compliance requirements, including criminal background checks per Texas Education Code Chapter 22, food service certifications, and adherence to federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and environmental protection. Mandatory insurance coverages include Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Umbrella/Excess Liability. Additionally, vendors must certify they do not boycott Israel or conduct business with designated foreign terrorist organizations.