Boyd Law Building Court Cafe Food Service Operations

The University of Iowa is seeking a qualified supplier to operate the Court Cafe retail food service at the Boyd Law Building, including breakfast and lunch service, food and supply provision, staffing, cleaning, menu development, and daily operations.

University of Iowa


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Open (issued)
18681
Oct 14, 2026 08:00 PM
Sep 25, 2026 02:31 PM
1 year base + 4 × 1 year options
Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
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Contact
andy-lane@uiowa.edu
+13193351207
202 West Burlington Street, Iowa City, IA, USA
Description

The University of Iowa is seeking a qualified supplier to operate the Court Cafe at the College of Law's Boyd Law Building. The selected supplier will provide all food, supplies, management, labor, uniforms, permits, licenses, and related operational resources for morning and lunch service during the regular academic year, generally Monday through Friday excluding University holidays. Proposed food themes and business models are open for consideration, but fountain beverages must be Coca-Cola products and sushi may not be offered. The supplier will be responsible for menu development and pricing, point-of-sale and other required equipment, customer service, daily removal of waste, and maintaining clean and sanitary preparation, service, and dining areas. The proposal must address the supplier's food theme, operating hours, design or renovations if applicable, equipment and estimated costs, business model, pricing or fees, menu items with nutritional information, transition timeline, value-added opportunities, references, key personnel, stakeholder involvement, expertise, risk assessment, and any exceptions to the requirements. The response also requires audited financial statements and an annual report for the previous two years.

Classification Codes
NAICS722310Food Service Contractors
PSCS203Food Services
Smart Codes
retail food servicecafeteria operationsmenu planning
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Sep 25, 2026 02:31 PM-Issue Date
Sep 29, 2026 08:00 PM-Site Walkthrough RSVP Deadline
Oct 05, 2026 08:00 PM-Questions Deadline
Oct 14, 2026 08:00 PM-Response Deadline
Requirements
Required
  • Employer's Liability — $500,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Umbrella Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Errors and Omissions / Professional Services Liability / Cyber Liability — $1,000,000.00
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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