About this opportunity
AI summaryCoastal Bend College seeks proposals from onshore USA organizations to provide operation and management services for its campus food facilities and concession areas in Beeville, Texas. The scope includes providing meal plans, commuter plans, direct sales, and catering services, while strictly prohibiting the sale or use of alcohol products. Operations cover weekday and weekend meal services during academic semesters, designated summer sessions, and early or late arrival periods. Interested vendors must attend an optional site visit on November 4, 2026, and submit all questions by November 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Proposals can be submitted digitally via email, online, or delivered to Coastal Bend College by the deadline of November 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The contract features a five-year term running from June 1, 2027, through May 31, 2032, with an option for one five-year renewal.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Coastal Bend College
- Solicitation No.
- 27-01-CBC-FS-2026-10
Scope of work
- Operation and management of campus food services
- Cafeteria operations
- Residential meal plans
- Direct sales
- Commuter plans
- Catering services
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Purchase price (meal plan rates and catering prices) | 40 Points |
| The reputation of Vendor and of Vendor’s goods and services | 15 Points |
| The extent to which the goods and services meet the College’s needs | 15 Points |
| The quality of Vendor’s goods and services | 10 Points |
| The Vendor’s past relationship with CBC | 10 Points |
| Effect of the purchase on the ability of the College to comply with laws and rules relating to HUBs | 0 Points |
| Total long-term cost to CBC to acquire Vendor’s goods and/or services, including revenue share, commissions, meal plan rates, catering prices, and added value paid to CBC | 10 Points |
| Vendor principal place of business in state or employs at least 500 persons in Texas | 0 Points |
Minimum qualifications
- Not listed on government-wide exclusions in the System for Award Management (SAM).
- Maintain all required licenses, certifications, permits, and documentation necessary to perform the contract.
- Comply with all state and local building code requirements.
- Designated Food Service Manager must be trained and experienced in food service management.
- All staff must pass a background check prior to employment.
Documents to include with your response
- Executed original of proposal and proposal sheets
- Execution of Offer
- Responses to Proposer's General Questionnaire
- Signed and Completed Addenda Checklist
- Responses to Specifications and Additional Questions
- Signed and Completed New Vendor Packet
- Pricing Proposal
- Sample menus and catering list
Key dates
- Issuance of RFP
- October 21, 2026 2:00pm
- Optional site visit
- November 4, 2026 10:00am
- Deadline for questions
- November 10, 2026 2:00pm
- Bid submission deadline
- November 19, 2026 2:00pm
- Proposal opening
- November 19, 2026 3:00pm
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy
- Instructions
- Submit two (2) complete copies in a sealed envelope, box, or container to Coastal Bend College, Attn: Tara Boiles, Business Office, 3800 Charco Road, Beeville, TX 78102.
Contract details
- Term
- Five (5) year term from June 1, 2027 through May 31, 2032 with one five year renewal term from June 1, 2032 through May 31, 2037 at Coastal Bend College’s option.
- Place of performance
- Coastal Bend College, 3800 Charco Rd., Beeville, TX 78102
- Insurance and bonding
- Workers Compensation with statutory limits and Employer's Liability ($1,000,000 limits); Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 Each Occurrence, $2,000,000 General Aggregate, $2,000,000 Products-Completed Operations); Business Auto Liability ($1,000,000 CSL); Professional Liability ($1,000,000 per claim).
- Funding
- 2 CFR 200, Davis-Bacon Act, Build America, Buy America Act (BABA)