Campus Dining and Food Services Management

Essex County College is seeking a dining services vendor to manage campus food operations, meal programs, catering, student meal plans, and related concession services across its Newark and West Caldwell campuses.

Essex County College > Purchasing Department


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Oct 06, 2026 03:00 PM
Sep 11, 2026 04:00 AM
5 years
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Contact
purchasing@essex.edu
303 University Ave, Newark, NJ, USA
Submission Instructions
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Ms. Sheree Johnson, Essex County College, 303 University Avenue, Purchasing Department, 6th Floor, Room #6109, Newark, New Jersey 07102
Description

Essex County College is seeking a single contractor to provide comprehensive food services management and operations. The scope includes campus cafeteria operations; breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, beverages, and grab-and-go offerings; culturally inclusive and dietary-accommodated menus; student meal plans; catering for internal and external events; meals for the Child Development Center, Summer Youth Programs, and student-athletes; and staffing of the Physical Education Building concession stand as needed. The contractor will provide labor, management, food, supplies, serving materials, technology, and any additional equipment not supplied by the College. Responsibilities include menu development, nutrition and allergen transparency, food safety and sanitation, student engagement, sustainability and waste reduction, financial and operational reporting, marketing, staffing and training, transition planning, and proposed capital improvements. The proposal must include detailed operational, marketing, technology, transition, staffing, financial, menu, pricing, and student-development plans, along with the required forms and supporting materials. The resulting agreement is for an initial five-year term, with renewal at the College’s discretion.

Classification Codes
NAICS722310Food Service Contractors
PSCS203Food Services
Smart Codes
institutional food servicescampus dining operationscatering services
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Sep 11, 2026-Advertised Date
Sep 15, 2026 04:00 PM-Site Walk-Through (optional)
In-person attendance is not mandatory but is strongly recommended.
Sep 18, 2026 02:00 PM-Last Day for Questions
Oct 06, 2026 03:00 PM-Bid Due Date
Requirements
Trade/vocational/technical training
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial Auto Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Excess Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation Employers' Liability — $1,000,000.00
Required
  • Bid Bond — 10%
  • Performance Bond — 100%
  • Payment Bond
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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