Downtown Campus Food Service Vendor

Rock Valley College is seeking a food service vendor to provide food and beverages at its Downtown West Learning Center in Rockford, Illinois, including menu development, pricing, staffing, and daily breakfast and lunch operations.

Rock Valley College


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Nov 04, 2026 08:00 PM
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Karen Kerr, Director of Business Services, Rock Valley College, 3301 N. Mulford Rd., Rockford, IL 61114
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Rock Valley College is accepting Letters of Interest from a food service vendor to operate at the Downtown West Learning Center. The selected vendor will provide varied food and beverage options, including coffee and similar beverages, accommodate dietary restrictions where possible, offer individual-item and meal pricing, accept stated payment methods, and pay the College a negotiated monthly commission based on gross sales instead of rent. The response must address proposed menus, beverage options, inclusivity, hours of operation, discounts, academic-calendar flexibility, online or advance ordering, food-service experience, leadership, and on-site staffing. The vendor will be responsible for reliable service, customer service, cleanliness, applicable Winnebago County Health Department permits, and insurance. The preferred operating schedule is Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; the vendor is expected to begin service for the Spring Semester beginning January 11, 2027.

Classification Codes
NAICS722310Food Service Contractors
PSCS203Food Services
Smart Codes
campus food servicecoffee and beverage servicefood vendor operations
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Timeline
Oct 7, 2026-Issuance Date
Oct 15, 2026 03:00 PM-Optional Site Visit 1 (optional)
Oct 16, 2026 07:00 PM-Optional Site Visit 2 (optional)
Oct 23, 2026-Questions from Site Visits Answered in Amendment
Nov 04, 2026 08:00 PM-Response Due Date
Jan 11, 2027-Expected Service Start
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