When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 9, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 26, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $150,000 – $500,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by City of Raleigh. The work is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States.

Food Service for the Raleigh Convention Center Expansion (Due November 9, 2026)

Overview

Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

Raleigh, North Carolina, United StatesPosted: October 13, 2026Deadline: November 9, 2026

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SUMMARY

The City of Raleigh is seeking a qualified foodservice consultant to provide design and consulting services for the Raleigh Convention Center Expansion project.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must assign qualified foodservice design professionals with demonstrated experience on convention center, hospitality, or comparable large-scale institutional foodservice facilities
All personnel and subconsultants must hold professional licenses and certifications required to perform services in the State of North Carolina
Must provide at least three references for similar projects performed in the past five to seven years
Must provide financial statements (audited, reviewed, or compiled) or a certified statement from a licensed CPA verifying financial viability
Must maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate
Must maintain professional liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per claim

BUDGET

Estimate

$150,000 – $500,000

TIMELINE

RFQ Date: October 13, 2026

Deadline for written questions: October 26, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST

City Response to Questions: November 2, 2026

Submittal Due Date and Time: November 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST

Evaluation Meeting: Week of November 30, 2026

Selection Announcement: December 4, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 26, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

City of Raleigh

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DESCRIPTION

The City of Raleigh is seeking a qualified foodservice consultant to program, design, specify, and prepare bid documents for all commercial foodservice equipment and food/beverage service areas within the new 322,646 gross square foot Raleigh Convention Center Expansion. The consultant will also provide coordination and construction-phase services through equipment installation, start-up, and commissioning. The project is located at 500 S. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC, with construction anticipated to last approximately 36 months starting in November 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due November 9, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 26, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $150,000 – $500,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City of Raleigh. The work is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States.

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