When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due June 15, 2026. Questions must be submitted by May 26, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $200,000 – $500,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by John Jay College Auxiliary Enterprises Corporation. The work is located in New York, New York, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Institutional food service management company. Experience operating government, university, or large public-sector dining programs. Capability in cafeteria, dining room, and catering operations. Expertise in healthy menu development and nutrition-focused food programs. Ability to provide workforce training, certification, and staffing management. Experience with capital improvement planning for food service facilities. Strong marketing, merchandising, and customer engagement capabilities. Capacity to support a five-year, large-scale on-site operation in New York City.

Food Operations Services (Due June 15, 2026)

Overview

Hospitality, Food Service & Travel

New York, New York, United StatesPosted: May 13th, 2026Deadline: June 15th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Government authority in New York City seeks a food service operator to manage cafeterias, dining rooms, and catering with a focus on healthy, affordable meals. The five-year contract also includes staffing, training, marketing, and planning for new or modified dining locations.

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BUDGET

Estimate

$200,000 – $500,000

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

Release of RFP: May 12th, 2026

Mandatory Campus Visit: May 19th, 2026

Question Submission Deadline: May 26th, 2026

Projected Date of Response to Questions: June 2nd, 2026

Proposal Due Date: June 15th, 2026

Projected Date on Contractor Selection: June 22nd, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

May 26th, 2026

Issuing Agency

John Jay College Auxiliary Enterprises Corporation

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in New York, New York is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive food operations services. The scope includes food menu planning, purchasing, preparation, and presentation, along with management of dining rooms, cafeterias, catering, and related food service functions. The selected vendor will also be responsible for food service worker training and certification, staffing plans, and operational highlights.

The services are intended to deliver fresh, nutritious, affordable, and appealing food and beverages while promoting health and well-being. The vendor is expected to support healthy eating by encouraging consumption of vegetables, fruit, whole grains, and minimally processed foods, while minimizing salt, added sugars, saturated fats, red meat, and artificial additives. The scope also includes planning and implementation of new dining locations, modifications to existing operations, and ensuring access to healthy food.

In addition, the vendor will provide marketing and benchmarking support, including outcomes, challenges, opportunities, communications planning, merchandising, promotions, and catering menus, pricing, and policies. The contract term is five years. A pre-proposal visit is scheduled for May 19, 2026, and questions are due by May 26, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due June 15, 2026. Questions must be submitted by May 26, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $200,000 – $500,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by John Jay College Auxiliary Enterprises Corporation. The work is located in New York, New York, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Institutional food service management company
Experience operating government, university, or large public-sector dining programs
Capability in cafeteria, dining room, and catering operations
Expertise in healthy menu development and nutrition-focused food programs
Ability to provide workforce training, certification, and staffing management
Experience with capital improvement planning for food service facilities
Strong marketing, merchandising, and customer engagement capabilities
Capacity to support a five-year, large-scale on-site operation in New York City

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