When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 6, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 23, 2026.

It was issued by University Of North Dakota. The work is located in Mayville, North Dakota, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Institutional food service provider with experience serving student or residential dining facilities. Demonstrated expertise in menu planning, nutrition analysis, and food quality standards. Ability to provide nutrition education and collaborate with resident advisory committees. Experienced food service operations team capable of meeting a two-year government contract. Willingness to attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting in Mayville, North Dakota.

Food Service (Due October 6, 2026)

Overview

Hospitality, Food Service & Travel

Mayville, North Dakota, United StatesPosted: September 12, 2026Deadline: October 6, 2026

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SUMMARY

A government authority in Mayville, North Dakota, is seeking a food service contractor for a two-year term. Responsibilities include menu planning, nutrition analysis and education, food quality compliance, and collaboration with a resident food committee.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have a minimum of five years of experience operating dining services in a university environment comparable in scale and complexity to Mayville State University
Must be registered with the North Dakota Secretary of State before contract award
Must adhere to Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS)
Must provide criminal background checks for all employees and full background checks on management staff
Must attend the mandatory pre-proposal conference and site visit
Must hold proposals firm for at least 90 days from the solicitation closing date

CONTRACT DURATION

24 months

TIMELINE

RFP Issued: September 8th, 2026

Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference and Site Visit: September 22nd, 2026

Deadline for submission of Questions and Objections: September 23rd, 2026

Deadline for receipt of proposals: October 6th, 2026

Demonstrations or presentations: Week of October 26th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 23, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

University Of North Dakota

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Mayville, North Dakota, seeks a food service provider for a two-year contract. The contractor will work with Resident Hall Food Committee members on menus, pricing, portion sizes, specials, premium and festive meals, preparation and service standards, operating hours, and food service industry trends.

The contractor must provide and lead a nutrition awareness program, along with nutritional analysis for each menu item covering calories, fat, sodium, sugar, carbohydrates, and other relevant information. Menus should be appealing in appearance, taste, and aroma, with consideration given to color, shape, texture, flavor, popularity, and cost. Condiments and flavor enhancers must be available to accommodate varied student preferences.

Food products must meet specified quality standards, including USDA Grade A dairy products and frozen foods, USDA Grade A fancy fresh produce, and USDA No. 1 quality products. Natural, non-processed cheeses must be used in designated applications, and veal and pork steaks must consist of solid, unbreaded meat portions rather than chopped, ground, or preformed products. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 22, 2026, and questions must be submitted by September 24, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 6, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 23, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by University Of North Dakota. The work is located in Mayville, North Dakota, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Institutional food service provider with experience serving student or residential dining facilities
Demonstrated expertise in menu planning, nutrition analysis, and food quality standards
Ability to provide nutrition education and collaborate with resident advisory committees
Experienced food service operations team capable of meeting a two-year government contract
Willingness to attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting in Mayville, North Dakota

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