Restaurant/Catering Services

Alief Independent School District (Alief ISD) has issued a solicitation (No. 2342 Addendum 1) for Restaurant and Catering Services to establish a multi-vendor pool of qualified providers offering comprehensive on-site food services across the district. These services include meal planning, meal service, box lunches, food trucks, meal delivery, setup, and cleanup. The contract spans four years from September 1, 2023, through August 31, 2027, with proposal responses accepted continuously until the contract end date, allowing vendors to join the pool throughout the term. Awards are made incrementally to multiple vendors, enabling various campuses or departments within Alief ISD to directly solicit vendors as needed. Vendors can withdraw from the contract anytime with appropriate notification. Submissions must be made electronically by the stated deadlines, with no faxed or emailed proposals accepted, and all questions must be submitted and answered via the electronic portal. The solicitation requires vendors to submit substantive documentation such as an Affidavit of Compliance, a list of references and experience, and a roster of subcontractors and major suppliers. Pricing structures are vendor-specific and no fixed contract ceiling or firm unit prices are provided, reflecting the nature of a flexible, demand-driven service pool rather than fixed-price deliverables. While no specialized packaging, inspection locations, or formal FAR clauses are explicitly detailed, contractual obligations include adherence to district policies and compliance with prevailing wage and bonding requirements when applicable. The designated primary contact is Joseph Petry Sr., who oversees contract inquiries. The contract aligns with NAICS code 722320 and is managed under state and district procurement guidelines, focusing on vendor qualifications, service responsiveness, and the ability to provide consistent, quality catering and meal services across multiple district locations on an ongoing basis.