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Catering Services

Hartford, ConnecticutConnecticut, USADue Thursday, January 28, 2027
Client
Hartford, Connecticut
RFP Number
FOOD-10858
Posted
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Category
Live Animals, Poultry, Food, Beverage, Catering Services and Supplies, Vending Machines
Budget
Looking for Proposals
NAICS
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Set-aside
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Contact
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Description

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The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection seeks catering services for renters at multiple state park facilities in Hartford, CT. The scope includes end-to-end catering, diverse and creative menus, and stand-alone bartender services. Additional services may be required. The contract period is three years. Only onshore (USA Organization Only) vendors are eligible. Performance will be onsite. Proposals are requested.

Key solicitation details

AI-extracted from FOOD 10858 2026 07 29 09 25 43 38Xwa hP6i7 NNiNh.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.

The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is seeking qualified full-service caterers to provide end-to-end catering services for renters at multiple State Park facilities in Connecticut. Selected caterers will deliver food, staffing, bar service, and rental equipment for social, cultural, or business functions. Qualification is open to onshore USA organizations capable of handling events ranging from small meetings to weddings up to 150 people.

Issued by
Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Issued
July 28, 2026
Annual Insurance and Receipts Due
January 31st of each year
How to submit
Electronic via CTsource
Submission details
Submitted electronically via CTsource in PDF format only. PDF files must be searchable and named using specified identification rules.
Contract term
three (3) years beginning the spring of 2027
Estimated value
$1875.00 for the length of the Agreement
Set-aside
Subcontractors must comply with CGS sec. 4a-60g requirements to set aside 25% of work for small contractors, with 25% of that portion allocated to minority and women small contractors.
Place of performance
Multiple CT State Parks including Harkness Memorial State Park, Rocky Neck State Park, Fort Trumbull State Park, and Gillette Castle State Park.
Insurance and bonding
Certificate of Insurance executed by a licensed CT insurer as described in RCSA Section 23-4-17 (c) as amended, naming the State-DEEP as additional insured and including liquor liability.

How proposals are evaluated

First-come, first-served basis meeting experience and qualification requirements
Pricing, quality, diversity, creativity and suitability of proposed menus and services offered

Scope of work

  • Comprehensive end-to-end full-service catering for events
  • Stand-alone bartender services
  • Plated dinner menu packages
  • Buffet dinner menu packages
  • Lunch buffet menu packages
  • Bar services including open bar and beer and wine bar
  • Hors d'oeuvre and light refreshment packages
  • Additional event services requested by renters

Minimum qualifications

  • Minimum of five (5) years in offsite catering service experience
  • Experience working at historic properties and/or similar locations
  • All appropriate state and local licenses and permits including Qualified Food Operator licenses
  • Food Service License/Registration maintained for the duration of qualification
  • Liquor permit issued pursuant to section 30-37j of the Connecticut General Statutes
  • Certification of financial standing, bankruptcy, and adherence to state contracting laws

Documents to include with the bid

  • Attachment C Cover Sheet
  • Three (3) to five (5) letters of reference from similar public and/or private clients
  • Proposed menu options and pricing breakdown
  • Copy of current food service license or catering license
  • Liquor license
  • Valid Certificate of Insurance naming CT-DEEP as an additional insured
  • Most recent financial statement demonstrating financial stability
  • Written statement acknowledging understanding of DEEP regulations
  • Dedicated business website address and physical brochures with photographic imagery

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