Transportation Training Event Catering Services

The University of Connecticut is seeking one or more catering companies to provide buffet-style breakfasts, lunches, and refreshments, including delivery, setup, equipment, and safe food handling, for transportation training events across Connecticut.

University of Connecticut


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TL092526
Oct 23, 2026 06:00 PM
Sep 26, 2026 03:00 PM
1 year base + 4 × 1 year options
Small BusinessMinority-Owned BusinessWoman-Owned BusinessOther
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
terri.lessard@uconn.edu
+18604868051
Storrs, CT, USA
Description

The University of Connecticut is seeking one or more qualified catering providers to furnish buffet-style breakfasts, lunches, light refreshments, or combinations thereof for transportation training events and workshops serving approximately 15 to 60 attendees per event at locations throughout Connecticut. Required services include meal and refreshment preparation and delivery, food-service-area setup, serving equipment and utensils, and maintenance of safe temperatures and sanitary conditions during transport and setup. Providers must accommodate changing locations, schedule adjustments, short-notice cancellations, and multiple events on the same day. Vegetarian, vegan, and other dietary accommodations are required. Most preparation will occur at the vendor's licensed facility because event locations may have limited or no kitchen facilities. Events held on University property must use only Coca-Cola products and may not display branding or advertising without prior written approval. The solicitation requests menus, service and staffing approaches, food-safety procedures, licenses and permits, pricing, and three comparable references.

Classification Codes
NAICS722320Caterers
PSCS203Food Services
Smart Codes
catering servicesfood delivery servicesevent food setup
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Sep 25, 2026-Proposal Release Date
Oct 09, 2026 07:00 PM-Pre-Proposal Conference (optional)
Virtual meeting platform; directions will be posted in the HuskyBuy platform Buyer Attachments 48 hours in advance.
Oct 14, 2026 10:00 PM-Question Deadline
Oct 23, 2026 10:00 PM-Proposal Due Date
Nov 2, 2026-Proposer Presentations or Demonstrations
Nov 3, 2026-Proposer Presentations or Demonstrations
Nov 4, 2026-Proposer Presentations or Demonstrations
Nov 5, 2026-Proposer Presentations or Demonstrations
Nov 6, 2026-Proposer Presentations or Demonstrations
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability - Each Occurrence — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability - Products/Completed Operations — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability - Personal and Advertising Injury — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability - General Aggregate — $2,000,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability - Fire Legal Liability — $100,000.00
  • Umbrella Liability - Each Occurrence — $1,000,000.00
  • Technology Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions) — $2,000,000.00
  • Business Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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Local Preference:Locals Encouraged
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