Café Operation and Maintenance Services
Overview
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACT DURATION
TIMELINE
Inquiries must be submitted by September 1st, 2026.
Proposals must be submitted by September 18th, 2026.
QUESTION DEADLINE
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
DESCRIPTION
The vendor will provide café operation and maintenance services for a government authority in Blacksburg, Virginia, under a one-year contract period. The selected firm must submit a plan describing how it will operate and maintain the café.
The operational plan should identify made-to-order food offerings and grab-and-go options, as well as the proposed café schedule and hours of operation. It must also address operations during non-academic calendar periods and holidays.
The vendor must explain its inventory management methodology, including how inventory will be tracked and ordered. Pricing should be provided for the general food and beverage products offered for sale to customers. Questions must be submitted by September 1, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due September 18, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 1, 2026.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University. The work is located in Blacksburg, Virginia, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Experienced café, cafeteria, or institutional food-service operator
- Demonstrated ability to provide made-to-order and grab-and-go offerings
- Strong inventory tracking, procurement, and food-supply management systems
- Experience managing schedules around academic calendars and holidays
- Proven capability to operate food services for government, education, or institutional clients
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