When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due August 6, 2026.

It was issued by University Of Wisconsin-Madison. The work is located in Madison, Wisconsin, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Catering supplier or specialty food distributor. Experience serving government or institutional food service clients. Ability to provide specialty and dietary-sensitive products such as gluten-free items. Reliable regional distribution capacity within Wisconsin. Capability to supply fresh meats, cheeses, desserts, and related food products.

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Overview

Hospitality, Food Service & Travel

Madison, Wisconsin, United StatesPosted: July 16th, 2026Deadline: August 6th, 2026

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SUMMARY

A Wisconsin government authority is soliciting vendors for catering food products and specialty foods services. Required items include cheeses, gluten-free breads, desserts, and fresh specialty meats.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have been in the business of providing the requested items for at least one year
Must be an original manufacturer, authorized distributor, or dealer authorized by the manufacturer
Must maintain worker's compensation insurance as required by Wisconsin Statutes
Must maintain commercial liability insurance with a minimum coverage of $1,000,000
Must maintain motor vehicle insurance with a minimum coverage of $1,000,000
Must provide a client list of three firms to which similar items/services have been provided during the past three years
Must register with the State of Wisconsin's eSupplier Portal
Must register with the ShopUW+ Sourcing Event Module
Must comply with all relevant University, campus, government, and public health and safety mandates and guidelines

CONTRACT DURATION

42 months

TIMELINE

Bid opening: August 6th, 2026 at 3:00 pm CT.

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

University Of Wisconsin-Madison

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Wisconsin is seeking a vendor to provide catering food products and other specialty foods services. The procurement appears to cover a range of food items intended to support catering or food service needs.

Products identified in the notice include cheeses, gluten-free breads, desserts, and fresh specialty meats. The selected vendor should be capable of supplying specialty and dietary-conscious food products in accordance with the authority’s requirements.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due August 6, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by University Of Wisconsin-Madison. The work is located in Madison, Wisconsin, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Catering supplier or specialty food distributor
Experience serving government or institutional food service clients
Ability to provide specialty and dietary-sensitive products such as gluten-free items
Reliable regional distribution capacity within Wisconsin
Capability to supply fresh meats, cheeses, desserts, and related food products

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