RFP 27-03 Restaurant and Catering Services

The San Jacinto Community College District is soliciting proposals under RFP 27-03 for qualified firms to provide restaurant and catering services across multiple campus locations, including the District Offices, Central, North, South, Generation Park, and Maritime campuses, as well as The Edge Center. The college intends to establish two separate pools of vendors: one for Restaurant Services, focusing on the pickup and delivery of prepared foods, and one for Catering Services, providing full-service options such as plated meals, buffets, and boxed packages. The initial contract term is one year, with options for four additional one-year renewals, with future pricing adjustments based on CPI-W calculations. Proposals must be submitted through the IonWave portal by 2:00 PM on October 29, 2026. Required documentation includes service questionnaires, a menu with pricing, a conflict of interest form, and federal vendor certification. Evaluation will be based on qualification statements, reference checks, and interviews, with specific scoring for pricing and menus. Key operational requirements include the use of approved Dr Pepper beverage products, strict adherence to health and sanitation regulations, and the maintenance of a valid food service permit. Contractors are responsible for providing all disposable equipment and performing complete post-event clean-up. Deliveries must be signed for by an authorized representative to ensure payment, as the college will not pay for incomplete meals, unauthorized menu changes, or late deliveries.