Campus Food Services and Catering

Mohawk College is seeking a food services partner to operate dining, catering, and fee-for-service bar operations at its Fennell and Stoney Creek campuses; the Aviation Campus has been removed from the scope.

Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology


General
Open
M13-156-2026
Nov 16, 2026 07:00 PM
Oct 05, 2026 07:00 PM
$650,000.00
10 years base + options: 3 years, 2 years
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Original Solicitation Links
Contact
rfx@mohawkcollege.ca
Submission Instructions
Online
Submit the complete proposal electronically through BonfireHub before the submission deadline., Include the completed and signed Appendix C Submission Form, required technical and financial questionnaires and workbooks, required references, key personnel and subcontractor information, miscellaneous files, and required branded-concept authorizations.
Description

Mohawk College is seeking a single food services partner to manage and operate retail and residence dining, catering, conference dining, and related hospitality services at the Fennell and Stoney Creek campuses. The scope includes branded and proprietary food outlets, meal-plan operations, menu development, procurement, staffing, training, food safety, customer service, marketing, sustainability, technology, point-of-sale integration, financial reporting, and continuous improvement. The operator must provide nutritious, affordable, culturally inclusive, allergen-conscious, and plant-forward offerings and support approved operating hours across academic, examination, break, summer, and event periods. The opportunity also includes fee-for-service alcohol and bar operations for College events, including MPAC. The successful provider will supply management, staffing, Smart Serve-certified personnel, inventory management, responsible beverage service, regulatory compliance, point-of-sale and revenue controls, and reporting, while the College retains bar revenues and reimburses approved operating costs. The Aviation Campus has been removed from the current scope; related schedule and financial information should not be completed, although the College may consider it as a future growth opportunity. Proponents must complete the prescribed submission workbooks and questionnaires, provide comparable Canadian college or university partnership references and a lost-account reference, identify key personnel and subcontractors, submit transition and operating plans, provide pricing and financial models, and obtain authorization to operate specified branded concepts.

Classification Codes
NAICS722310Food Service Contractors
PSCS203Food Services
Smart Codes
campus food servicescatering servicesbar operations
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Oct 05, 2026 07:00 PM-Open Date
Oct 14, 2026-Site Visit Attendance Confirmation Due
Oct 20, 2026 02:00 PM-Mandatory Site Visit / Pre-Bid Meeting (required)
The Fennell site visit is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; the Aviation Campus visit has been cancelled, and the Stoney Creek site visit is scheduled for 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Oct 26, 2026 09:00 PM-Questions Due Date
Nov 01, 2026 03:59 AM-Deadline for Issuing Addenda
Nov 16, 2026 07:00 PM-Submission Deadline
Dec 7, 2026-Anticipated Initial Ranking
Dec 16, 2026-Shortlisting of Proponents
Jan 15, 2027-Presentations and Food Sampling for Shortlisted Vendors
Jan 20, 2027-Identification of Proponents for Concurrent Negotiations
Jan 25, 2027-Anticipated BAFO Deadline
Jan 25, 2027-Proponent Presentation and Food Sampling
Feb 1, 2027-Anticipated Final Ranking
Feb 26, 2027-Anticipated Execution of Agreement
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $5,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $5,000,000.00
  • Cyber Liability — $2,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 4 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Documents
Title
Appendix T-4 Capital and Other Investments.xlsx
Appendix D - Floor Plans For Food Service Included in P&L Scope of Work.pdf
Appendix E -Food Service P&L Scope Equipment LIst.pdf
M13-156-2026 - Food Services RFP Addendum No. 1.docx
Appendix H-3 -Winter 2025 Student Survey Results.pdf
Appendix O - Subcontractors Listing.docx
Appendix F - Mohawk College Campus Population Projections.pdf
Appendix J - Hours of Operation.xlsx
Appendix N - Key Personnel.docx
Appendix Q - Business Criteria Questionnaire.xlsx
Appendix R - Technical Criteria Questionnaire.xlsx
Appendix T-2 Food Service P&L Labour Schedules.xlsx
Appendix G -Bill 7 - Existing Contract Food Service Contract Service Employees.pdf
Appendix C - Submission Form.docx
Appendix A - Form of Agreement.docx
Appendix H-1 - Summer 2025 Employee Survey Results.pdf
Appendix I - Mohawk College Focus Group Summary Data.pdf
Appendix T-3 Detailed P&L Financial PlansV2.xlsx
M13-156-2026 - Food Services RFP Addendum No. 2.docx
M13-156-2026 - Food Services RFP Addendum No. 4.docx
M13-156-2026 - Food Services RFP Addendum No. 3.docx
Appendix G -Bill 7 - Existing Contract Food Service Contract Service EmployeesV2.pdf
RFP Food Services (BAFO) Final.pdf
Appendix H-2 Summer 2025 Faculty Survey Results.pdf
Appendix T - Pricing SummaryV2.xlsx
Appendix T-5 Fee For Service Bar Cost of Operations.xlsx
Solicitation Document
Appendix S - Transition & Onboarding Criteria Questionnaire..xlsx
Appendix M - Mohawk College Food Service RFP Reference FormV2.docx
Appendix U - Historical Revenue.pdf
Appendix P - Value Added Benefits Schedule.docx
Appendix L - Meal Plan History and Projected Meal Plan Values.pdf
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