Food Management Services

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is seeking a contractor to provide continued cafeteria food management services at its Union Station facility, including food service and catering.

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California


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RFP-AS-474841
Dec 02, 2026 07:00 PM
Sep 22, 2026 05:39 PM
3 years base + 2 × 1 year options
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Contact
asarao@mwdh2o.com
+12132177610
700 North Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Description

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California seeks a contractor to continue food management services for its 10,350-square-foot cafeteria at Union Station Headquarters. Services include cafeteria operations for employees, board members, tenants, visitors, and the public, as well as catering upon request for special events during and after operating hours. The cafeteria includes an outdoor patio with limited seating. The prime contractor is preferred; if services are subcontracted, the respondent must meet the stated minimum qualifications. The food-service purveyor must have at least five years of hands-on food-management experience. The food services manager and chef must each have at least five years of recent experience and education in food preparation and management from an accredited college or vocational training institution. Employees must have at least three years of relevant experience, and the respondent must demonstrate a zero food-borne illness record for the past three years. The opportunity also identifies a mandatory pre-proposal meeting and site walk, insurance requirements, and a crime and dishonesty bond.

Classification Codes
NAICS722310Food Service Contractors
PSCS203Food Services
Smart Codes
cafeteria managementcatering servicesfood preparation services
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Sep 22, 2026-Bid Posted Date
Oct 14, 2026 05:00 PM-Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference and Site Walk (required)
Oct 16, 2026 06:00 PM-Questions Due
Dec 02, 2026 07:00 PM-Proposal Due
Requirements
Trade/vocational/technical training
Required
  • General Liability — $3,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employer's Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Crime and Dishonesty Bond — $100,000.00
Required
  • Crime and Dishonesty Bond Bond — $100,000.00
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 3 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Documents
TitleDate Posted
Attachments RFP AS 474841Sep 22, 2026 09:33 AM
RFP AS 474841 DocumentSep 22, 2026 09:35 AM
Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference Sign in SheetOct 15, 2026 02:37 PM
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