Food Services

Overview

Hospitality, Food Service & Travel

Muskegon, Michigan, United StatesPosted about 1 month agoDeadline: April 22nd, 2026

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SUMMARY

The government authority in Muskegon, Michigan is soliciting bids for a five-year contract to provide full-scale food services, including menu diversity, staffing, high service standards, and optional catering.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

BUDGET

Estimate

$5,000,000 – $15,000,000

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

RFP Issued: March 25th, 2026

Mandatory On-Site Visit: April 7th, 2026, 10AM EDT

Deadline for Receiving Questions: April 10th, 2026, 12 PM EDT

Responses to Questions: April 16th, 2026

Proposal Due: April 22nd, 2026, 2 PM EDT

Selection of Vendor: May 20th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

April 10th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Muskegon Community College

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Muskegon, Michigan seeks a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive food services. Responsibilities will include maintaining consistent hours of operation, ensuring appropriate staffing, and upholding high standards for food quality, safety, and customer service across all locations.

Vendors should offer a variety of menu options tailored to diverse dietary needs, including meeting the nutritional requirements of student-athletes, and ensure service availability in designated areas. The scope of work may also include catering and conference services as an optional component, as well as implementing commuter meal-plan strategies.

Bidders must submit a comprehensive start-up plan detailing the timeline, staffing, equipment readiness, marketing launch, and communication strategy to ensure a smooth reintroduction of dining services. Additional responsibilities include the marketing and promotion of dining and catering services, merchandising programs, food safety management, nutrition services, and security.

The contract will span five years. Questions must be submitted by April 10, 2026, and attendance at a mandatory pre-proposal site visit on April 7, 2026 is required.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.