When is the submission deadline?

This RFP closed on October 14, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.

It was issued by The University Of Iowa. The work is located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Food service companies experienced in retail and institutional dining. Vendors able to provide weekday breakfast and lunch operations during the school year. Organizations familiar with serving government, university, or school facilities. Companies with appropriate food safety certifications and operational staffing.

Retail Food Service (Closed) | Settle RFP Hunter

An Iowa government authority is seeking a vendor to provide weekday retail food service during mornings and lunch throughout the regular school year. Questions are due October 5, 2026, and proposals are due October 14, 2026.

Must provide retail food service for the College of Law at the Boyd Law Building
Must provide breakfast and lunch service, Monday through Friday
Must serve Coca-Cola umbrella beverage products
Must maintain cleanliness of food service preparation area and service/dining areas during regular hours
Must remove all recycling, garbage, and refuse on a daily basis
Must provide all food, necessary supplies, management, and labor
Must provide employee uniforms, aprons, and jackets subject to University approval
Must obtain all necessary permits and licenses at own expense
Must comply with Johnson County codes
Must maintain specified insurance coverage including Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Commercial Automobile Liability, Umbrella Liability, and Errors and Omissions/Cyber Liability
Must have a single point managerial-level contact
Must submit audited financial statements for the previous two years
Must register in the University's eSupplier portal

Questions Deadline: October 5th, 2026

Response Deadline: October 14th, 2026

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The issuing government authority in Iowa is seeking a vendor to provide retail food service during the regular school year. Services are expected to be available Monday through Friday, excluding University holidays, during morning hours and into the lunch period.

Vendors must submit all questions regarding the opportunity no later than October 5, 2026. Proposal submissions are due by October 14, 2026.

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