Catering Services at Multiple State Parks

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is seeking qualified full-service caterers to provide end-to-end catering services for renters at multiple state parks, including Harkness Memorial, Rocky Neck, Fort Trumbull, and Gillette Castle State Parks.

Connecticut > Department of Energy and Environmental Protection


General
Open (Active)
2027-DEP-001-MM
Jan 28, 2027 07:00 PM
Jul 28, 2026 06:30 PM
3 years
Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
State
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Contact
deep.parksdivisionrfp@ct.gov
79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT, USA
Description

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is issuing this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to establish a list of qualified full-service caterers to provide end-to-end catering services for renters at facilities available for rental at multiple state parks, including Harkness Memorial State Park, Rocky Neck State Park, Fort Trumbull State Park, and Gillette Castle State Park. Services include food preparation, presentation, service staff, rental equipment, bar service, and more for a wide array of events such as parties, receptions, weddings, conferences, and seminars. The qualification period is three years beginning spring 2027, with an annual rolling solicitation. Caterers may submit qualifications for one or more locations, and preference is given to those applying for multiple locations. The solicitation will close once a minimum of three and maximum of fifteen qualified caterers have been sourced for each facility. Minimum qualifications include five years of offsite catering experience, ability to provide diverse menu options, experience at historic properties, and appropriate licenses and insurance.

Classification Codes
NAICS722320Caterers
PSCS203Food Services
Smart Codes
catering servicesevent cateringstate park concessions
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Jul 28, 2026-Open Date
Jan 28, 2027-Start Date
Requirements
Required
  • General Liability
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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