Campus Dining Services
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
TIMELINE
RFP Issued: July 7th, 2026
Site Walkthrough: July 17th, 2026
Proposals Due On: July 24th, 2026
Award Decision & Notification: July 31st, 2026
QUESTION DEADLINE
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
Kennebec Valley Community College
DESCRIPTION
A government authority in Fairfield, Maine is seeking an experienced dining services provider to manage and operate campus dining services. The selected contractor will be expected to form a strategic partnership focused on delivering high-quality, customer-centered, and financially sustainable dining programs that enhance the student experience and support the college's mission.
The scope includes management and operation of designated dining facilities and cafes on the Alfond and Main Campus, administration of meal plans, and provision of point-of-sale systems. The contractor must maintain operating hours that meet campus needs, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events, while ensuring adequate staffing to support all dining operations.
The provider will also be responsible for food service and menu development, including preparing and serving nutritious, appealing, and diverse meals. Menu offerings must accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-aware options, with regular menu rotation, seasonal offerings, healthy dining choices, and the use of fresh ingredients whenever feasible.
A site walkthrough is scheduled for July 17, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- This RFP closed on July 24, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by Kennebec Valley Community College. The work is located in Fairfield, Maine, United States; Hinckley, Maine, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- College and university dining services operator
- Experience managing multi-site campus food service programs
- Strong meal plan administration and point-of-sale system capabilities
- Expertise in nutrition-focused and dietary-inclusive menu development
- Ability to staff extended-hours, weekend, holiday, and event-based operations
- Proven record of financially sustainable food service management
- Regional presence or ability to serve clients in Maine
- Experience delivering customer-focused dining programs for public institutions
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