Catering and Food Service

The City of Pontiac, Michigan, is seeking a qualified vendor to provide high-quality catering and food services for city meetings, trainings, and city-sponsored events of various sizes. The agency is trying to solve the need for reliable, diverse, and professional food services that can accommodate different event formats and dietary requirements. The project covers multiple service styles, including boxed meals, buffet service, plated meals, and drop-off delivery, all executed with timely setup. The scope of work requires the vendor to deliver diverse menu options, including hot and cold breakfast, lunch, and dinner selections, as well as snacks and beverage services such as coffee, tea, water, soft drinks, and juices. The selected provider must manage ordering, scheduling, staffing, delivery, setup, and equipment while maintaining strict food safety and sanitation standards. Additionally, the agency requires the vendor to address pricing structures, invoicing, order minimums, and practices related to sustainability and waste management. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations based in the United States. The performance of the catering preparation work will take place offsite, with delivery and service occurring at designated city locations in Pontiac. The agency is looking for proposals to establish the budget and pricing structure, and bidders must submit their pricing models and minimum order requirements within their proposals.