When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 29, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 8, 2026.

It was issued by El Paso County. The work is located in El Paso, Texas, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Independent food management and cafeteria operations provider. Experience managing institutional, government, courthouse, or workplace dining facilities. Capability to operate and license commercial food-service space under a long-term contract. Strong record of regulatory compliance, food safety, staffing, and daily facility operations.

Courthouse Cafeteria Services (Due October 29, 2026)

A government authority in El Paso seeks an independent food management company to manage, operate, and license courthouse cafeteria space under a ten-year contract.

Must have been in business providing catering and restaurant services for at least three years, or five years combined individual employee experience in the restaurant/hospitality industry.
Must be licensed to do business in Texas.
Must provide all labor, supplies, materials, food, and equipment not furnished by the county.
Must maintain a safe and sanitary cafeteria environment in compliance with all codes.
Must provide a five-star level of service.
Must provide own administrative supplies and Point of Sale (POS) system.
Must provide internet services and Wi-Fi.
Must provide a transition plan.
Must provide a minimum of three references.
Must submit a performance bond if the contract exceeds $100,000.
Must submit a payment bond if the contract exceeds $25,000.
Must provide proof of insurance including professional liability, general liability, automobile liability, worker's compensation, and cyber liability.
Must complete El Paso County Code of Ethics training.

Site visit and pre-proposal conference: October 6th, 2026.

Deadline for questions: October 8th, 2026.

Proposal submission deadline: October 29th, 2026.

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The government authority in El Paso, Texas, is seeking an independent food management service provider to manage and operate a courthouse cafeteria. The selected provider will also license the designated cafeteria space and deliver ongoing food service operations.

The contract period will be ten years. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 6, 2026, and all questions must be submitted by October 8, 2026. Proposals are due by October 29, 2026.

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