SUNY Potsdam Comprehensive Dining Services

SUNY Potsdam is seeking a contractor to manage comprehensive campus dining services, including residential and retail dining, catering, concessions, vending, meal plans, and related food-service operations under an anticipated ten-year agreement.

SUNY Potsdam


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260930BP
Nov 20, 2026 03:00 PM
Sep 30, 2026 12:00 PM
10 years
Request for Proposal (RFP)
State
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Original Solicitation Links
Contact
mccartma@potsdam.edu
+13152672149
Raymond Hall, Potsdam, NY, USA
Submission Instructions

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SUNY Potsdam, Procurement Services, Attn: Michelle McCarthy, 44 Pierrepont Avenue, Potsdam, NY 13676

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Technical proposal, Financial and cost proposal
Description

SUNY Potsdam seeks a qualified food-service management company to operate a comprehensive campus dining program beginning July 1, 2027. The scope includes residential dining and meal plans; retail and convenience dining; catering, concessions, conferences, and special events; vending, micro-markets, and self-service options; summer and reduced-population-period service; and food access for students, faculty, staff, visitors, and potentially the surrounding community. The selected contractor must propose an integrated dining program addressing menus, dietary inclusion and allergen management, hospitality, student engagement, sustainability, local and regional sourcing, technology and campus-card integration, staffing and workforce transition, financial performance, capital investment, reporting, and continuous improvement. Respondents must demonstrate higher-education dining experience, identify five comparable current clients, provide three references, submit technical and separate financial proposals, and complete the required compliance, security, financial, and certification forms. The anticipated contract term is ten years, with potential optional renewal periods.

Classification Codes
NAICS722310Food Service Contractors
PSCS203Food Services
Smart Codes
campus dining servicesfood service managementcatering services
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Sep 30, 2026-Issue Date
Oct 06, 2026 08:00 PM-Mandatory Pre-Bid Site Visit Registration Deadline
Oct 08, 2026 01:30 PM-Mandatory Pre-Bid Site Visit (required)
Bidders must attend in person; parties are limited to eight attendees.
Oct 14, 2026 05:00 PM-Questions and Requests for Clarification Due
Oct 16, 2026 09:00 PM-Answers to Questions and Requests for Clarification Issued
Oct 20, 2026 07:00 PM-Notice of Intent to Bid Due
Nov 20, 2026 08:00 PM-Proposal Due Date
Jan 15, 2027-Finalist Campus Presentation, Demonstration, and Interview (optional)
Scheduled individually with finalists during January or February 2027; the solicitation states the format may be in person at SUNY's discretion.
Feb 12, 2027-Anticipated Notification of Award
Jul 1, 2027-Anticipated Contract Start Date
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Comprehensive Business Automobile Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Technology Errors and Omissions — $2,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Data Breach and Privacy/Cyber Liability — $10,000,000.00
  • Workers Compensation
  • Disability Benefits and Paid Family Leave
  • Owners and Contractors Protective Liability — $1,000,000.00
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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