When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due July 27, 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?

Food service supply distributor with disposable product catalog. Experience serving universities, government agencies, or institutional dining programs. Ability to support ongoing supply needs under a multi-year contract. Capacity to fulfill orders for both daily food service and special event catering support. Regional or statewide distribution presence in Wisconsin.

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Overview

Hospitality, Food Service & Travel

Madison, Wisconsin, United StatesPosted: July 8th, 2026Deadline: July 27th, 2026

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SUMMARY

A Wisconsin government authority is soliciting a vendor to supply disposable food service items for campus dining and catering operations. The contract is expected to run for three years.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have been in the business of providing the requested items/services for at least one year
Must be an original manufacturer, authorized distributor, or dealer authorized by the manufacturer
Must be a UW Licensee for items bearing University trademarks or logos
Must maintain commercial liability insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000 coverage
Must maintain worker's compensation insurance as required by Wisconsin Statutes
Must provide a client list of three firms to which similar services were provided in the past three years
Must comply with the University's 30-foot truck length policy for deliveries
Must provide a written affirmative action plan if the contract is over $50,000 and the company has 50 or more employees

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

The initial contract term is October 15th, 2026 through October 14th, 2029.

The bid opening is July 27th, 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 disposable food service supplies. The supplies will support food service operations serving students, faculty, staff, and visitors on an item-priced basis.

The scope also supports catering services for university programs and special events. The anticipated contract term is three years.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due July 27, 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?: Food service supply distributor with disposable product catalog
Experience serving universities, government agencies, or institutional dining programs
Ability to support ongoing supply needs under a multi-year contract
Capacity to fulfill orders for both daily food service and special event catering support
Regional or statewide distribution presence in Wisconsin

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