State Park Full-Service Catering

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is seeking qualified full-service caterers for events at multiple state park facilities under three-year catering concession agreements.

State of Connecticut > Department of Energy and Environmental Protection


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Open (Active)
DEEP-2027-005-MM
Nov 14, 2026 04:59 AM
Oct 15, 2026 08:45 PM
$1,875.00
3 years
Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
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Contact
deep.parksdivisionrfp@ct.gov
79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT, USA
Submission Instructions
Description

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is establishing a qualified list of full-service caterers for events at rentable facilities at Harkness Memorial, Rocky Neck, Fort Trumbull, and Gillette Castle State Parks, excluding the Pavilion at Putnam Memorial State Park. Services may support parties, receptions, fundraisers, concerts, conferences, seminars, weddings, and other social, cultural, or business functions. Caterers may propose one or more locations, with multiple-location proposals preferred. The scope includes off-site food preparation, menu and pricing options, staffing, setup and breakdown, facility cleaning, equipment and supply delivery, food and beverage service, bartending, specialized dietary accommodations, and optional related services such as desserts, linens, utensils, furniture, and decorations. Proposers must demonstrate at least five years of off-site full-service catering experience, provide references and venue experience, hold required food-service and liquor licenses, provide Qualified Food Operator certifications, insurance including liquor liability, financial documentation, menus and pricing, photographs or brochures, staffing information, a website, conflict-of-interest disclosures, and the completed Statement of Assurances. The qualification period is three calendar years beginning in 2027, with a stated agreement cost of $1,875 paid in annual installments of $625.

Classification Codes
NAICS722320Caterers
PSCS203Food Services
Smart Codes
full-service cateringevent food servicesbartending services
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Oct 15, 2026-RFQ Released
Oct 29, 2026-Answers Released
Nov 14, 2026 04:59 AM-Proposal Due Date
Jan 1, 2027-Qualification Period Begins
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability
  • Liquor Liability
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
No
Documents
TitleDate Posted
DEEP-2027-005-MM Full Service Catering.pdfOct 15, 2026 08:08 PM
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