Campus Dining Services

Western Carolina University is seeking a contractor to provide campus dining services under a potential ten-year agreement, with proposals due November 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Western Carolina University


General
Open
73-RFP-00775
Nov 20, 2026 07:00 PM
Sep 16, 2026 02:00 PM
$28,488,584.00
5 years base + 2 × 5 years options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
shurst@campusdining.net
+14407088594
Submission Instructions
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Description

Western Carolina University is seeking a contractor to provide campus dining services under a potential ten-year agreement. The current provider is Aramark, Inc., and its contract ends June 30, 2027. The solicitation package includes the statement of work, financial terms, historical information, and revised financial-submittal materials. Addendum 7 changes the proposal submission deadline to November 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and requires bidders to return one properly executed copy of the addendum before bid opening, indicating whether the bid has already been mailed and, if not, whether changes resulting from the addendum are included.

Classification Codes
NAICS722310Food Service Contractors
PSCS203Food Services
Smart Codes
college dining servicescatering servicesfood concessions
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Sep 16, 2026 02:00 PM-Open Date
Sep 30, 2026-Mandatory Site Visit (required)
Visitor parking is within walking distance at the Camp Labs parking lot. Attendance is limited to four people per vendor; RSVP to Stuart Hurst by September 28, 2026.
Oct 7, 2026-Written Questions Due
Oct 14, 2026-Responses to Questions
Nov 20, 2026 07:00 PM-Proposal Due
Jan 1, 2027-Finalist Presentations
Mar 1, 2027-Contract Award
Jul 1, 2027-Contract Effective Date
Requirements
Bachelor's degree
Required
  • Workers Compensation — $500,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $500,000.00
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Yes
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