When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 13, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 23, 2026.

It was issued by City Of Mountain View. The work is located in Mountain View, California, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experienced catering company serving government or institutional events. Capacity to support events for approximately 400 attendees. Full-service capabilities including food, delivery, setup, cleanup, staffing, and equipment. Strong event coordination and supervisory resources. Established local or regional presence in the Mountain View, California area.

Catering Services (Due October 13, 2026)

A government authority in Mountain View seeks an as-needed catering provider for events serving approximately 400 attendees. Services include food, delivery, setup, cleanup, labor, equipment, and related administrative support.

Must be in business for a minimum of three active years providing commercial catering services
Must provide an adequate number of servers for each event
Must provide at least three references for projects of similar scale and scope within the past two years
Must possess and maintain a valid Department of Environmental Health permit
Must provide proof of Commercial General Liability insurance of at least $2,000,000 per occurrence
Must provide proof of Automobile Liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence
Must provide Workers' Compensation insurance if required by law
Must comply with SB 1383 food ware provisions regarding compostable materials and PFAS-free products
Must maintain a neat appearance and wear company uniforms
Must have a City of Mountain View Business License prior to issuance of a purchase order

RFP Issued: September 16th, 2026

Deadline for Questions: September 23rd, 2026

City Response/Clarifications: September 29th, 2026

Proposals Due: October 13th, 2026

Selection and Negotiation: October 29th, 2026

Contract Awarded: November 10th, 2026

Initial Contract Term: November 10th, 2026–June 30th, 2027

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The government authority in Mountain View, California is seeking a vendor to provide catering services on an as-needed basis for various agency events throughout the year.

The selected provider will be responsible for food, delivery, event setup and cleanup, labor, equipment, and supervisory and administrative services. Catering is expected to support approximately 400 attendees, although the head count may vary. All questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by September 23, 2026.

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