Oakland Schools Catering and Café Services RFP 2020 - RFP-20-0017
Oakland SchoolsSchool · Waterford, MI- Due
- Mar 24, 2020
- Deadline passed
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SUMMARY
Oakland Schools is soliciting proposals for a prime vendor to provide catering and café services at its Administration Building in Waterford, Michigan.
The scope includes exclusive rights to catering activity within the building, operating a café for cash-and-carry breakfast and lunch items, and managing an office coffee program. Services may also be requested for other district buildings and training locations throughout Oakland County. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting and facility walk-through is scheduled for March 11, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. Proposals must be received by the Board of Education no later than March 24, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. local time.
- Submit to
- 2111 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48328
- Scope location
- Waterford, MI
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Oakland Schools?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 24, 2020. Submissions should be delivered to: 2111 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48328.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Oakland Schools in MI, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from Oakland Schools for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Waterford, MI. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.