Athletics Event Catering Services

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking catering services for athletics events, including plated and buffet meals, appetizers, desserts, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and related dining accessories.

University of Wisconsin-Madison > Purchasing Services Department > Division of Intercollegiate Athletics


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2027-UWMSN-01458-RFB
Oct 19, 2026 07:00 PM
Oct 06, 2026 11:10 AM
6 years
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dana.casey@wisc.edu
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Description

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Intercollegiate Athletics is seeking experienced catering vendors to provide food and beverage services for athletics events, fundraising and social events, conferences, and competitions at on-campus and off-campus locations. The scope includes preparing and serving plated and buffet meals, appetizers, desserts, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and providing linens, silverware, dinnerware, and glassware as required. Vendors must have at least five years of catering experience, serve events of up to 200 people at locations in Dane County, provide breakfast, lunch, dinner, plated and buffet options, and offer a range of meal choices from basic lunches to VIP dinners. Vendors must be fully licensed in the City of Madison and Dane County and submit per-person pricing for specified meal categories. The contract does not guarantee any specific quantity or dollar amount and may be awarded to multiple vendors.

Classification Codes
NAICS722320Caterers
PSCS203Food Services
Smart Codes
event cateringfood preparation servicesbeverage catering
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Oct 06, 2026 11:10 AM-Open Date
Oct 19, 2026 07:00 PM-Bid Submission Deadline
Oct 19, 2026 08:00 PM-Public Bid Opening (optional)
Meeting ID: 283 359 297 413 569; Passcode: 6UQ6bV9j
Requirements
Required
  • Workers Compensation
  • Commercial Liability, Bodily Injury and Property Damage — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability and Property Damage — $1,000,000.00
Informational
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 3 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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