When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 10, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 26, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $5,000 – $25,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority. The work is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Established catering company with experience serving government or institutional clients. Capacity to provide coordinated meal service across multiple facilities and dates. Proven experience with executive, administrative, and large workforce catering. Licensed and insured food-service provider operating in or near Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Overview

Hospitality, Food Service & Travel

Cincinnati, Ohio, United StatesPosted: August 20, 2026Deadline: September 10, 2026

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SUMMARY

A government authority in Cincinnati, Ohio seeks a vendor to provide holiday meal catering for executive, administrative, Operations, and Maintenance staff on specified dates in December 2026.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must provide catering services per the specified schedule
Must provide setup and breakdown/cleanup services
Must provide utensils, napkins, and paper goods
Must be able to meet the required service times
Must submit proposal electronically via the e-Procurement Portal
Must provide insurance certificates including Worker's Compensation, General Liability, Automobile, Crime, and Professional Liability
Must comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations
Must not be debarred or suspended from Federal, State, or local programs

BUDGET

Estimate

$5,000 – $25,000

TIMELINE

Release Project Date: August 19th, 2026

Question Submission Deadline: August 26th, 2026

Addendum/Response to Questions/Clarifications: September 2nd, 2026

Proposal Submission Deadline: September 10th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

August 26, 2026

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority

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DESCRIPTION

The vendor will provide holiday meal catering services for executive and administrative staff on December 2, 2026, and for Operations and Maintenance staff at three garage facilities on December 15, 16, and 17, 2026. Services will be provided to a government authority located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

All questions regarding the requirement must be submitted no later than August 26, 2026. Proposals are due by September 10, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 10, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 26, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $5,000 – $25,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority. The work is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Established catering company with experience serving government or institutional clients
Capacity to provide coordinated meal service across multiple facilities and dates
Proven experience with executive, administrative, and large workforce catering
Licensed and insured food-service provider operating in or near Cincinnati, Ohio

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