Cafe Food Service
Overview
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACT DURATION
TIMELINE
RFP Advertisement: July 17th, 2026 to August 3rd, 2026
RSVP Deadline for Mandatory Site Walk: August 3rd, 2026
Mandatory Site Walk: August 4th, 2026
Question and Answer Period: August 4th, 2026 to August 11th, 2026
Submission Due Date: August 17th, 2026
Evaluation of Proposals: August 19th, 2026
Award Bid: August 25th, 2026
Anticipated Start of Lease Operations: October 1st, 2026
QUESTION DEADLINE
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
California Department Of General Services
DESCRIPTION
A government authority in Sacramento, California is seeking a vendor to provide cafe food service focused on coffee and non-alcoholic beverages for state employees, guests, and the local community. The selected vendor is expected to offer a variety of coffee and beverage options, maintain excellent customer service, and support a welcoming cafe environment.
Operations may include snacks, beverages, grab-and-go food, and online ordering. The vendor should be committed to affordable hot beverage offerings, provide grab-and-go options along with kiosk or mobile ordering, and manage all aspects of cafe operations. The provider will also be expected to work closely with staff to resolve issues promptly and effectively while utilizing equipment supplied by the authority.
A mandatory walk-through is scheduled for August 4, 2026. Questions must also be submitted no later than August 4, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due August 3, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 11, 2026.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by California Department Of General Services. The work is located in Sacramento, California, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Cafe or food service operator with experience in government, institutional, or workplace environments
- Provider specializing in coffee, non-alcoholic beverages, and grab-and-go food service
- Company with strong front-of-house customer service and hospitality standards
- Vendor capable of managing daily cafe operations and coordinating closely with facility staff
- Firm able to support kiosk, mobile, or online ordering systems
- Operator experienced in using owner-provided equipment and maintaining affordable menu options
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