Cafe Provider for Veterinary College

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is seeking a food-service provider to operate an existing cafe at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, including breakfast and lunch service, staffing, supplies, equipment, and vendor-provided point-of-sale hardware.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University


General
Open
952642701
Sep 18, 2026 07:00 PM
Aug 18, 2026 08:00 PM
2 years base + 4 × 2 years options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
State
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Contact
lhenry29@vt.edu
+15402317852
Description

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is seeking a food-service provider to operate the existing cafe at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. The provider will be responsible for staffing, food and supply costs, equipment upkeep, food preparation and service, pricing, customer payments, and liability. Breakfast and lunch must be offered Monday through Friday at a minimum, with reduced schedules permitted during university closings and holidays if clearly communicated. The solicitation contemplates a vendor-operated concession in which the provider retains sales revenue and bears operating risk; Virginia Tech will not provide a subsidy, minimum revenue guarantee, commission, concession fee, or other payment. The university is open to alternative business models, including cost-plus or hybrid proposals, provided the proposed model is included in the response. The provider must supply its own point-of-sale hardware and may select its own POS software. Off-site licensed-kitchen preparation and additional commercial equipment are permitted with prior college approval, and the provider may offer catering and other food services within the college.

Classification Codes
NAICS722310Food Service Contractors
PSCS203Food Services
Smart Codes
cafe operationsfood-service managementpoint-of-sale systems
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Aug 18, 2026 08:00 PM-Open Date
Sep 1, 2026-Questions Due Date
Sep 18, 2026 07:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employers' Liability — $100,000.00
  • General Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $500,000.00
Location
Local Preference:Locals Encouraged
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