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RFP for Food Service Operations at the Smithsonian National Zoo - Amendment No. 6: Smithsonian is offering an opportunity to offerors who submitted a proposal by the original deadline of 12: 00 pm EST October 14, 2025, to ensure that they submitted their final, comple proposal, including any atta
Food and beverage services at the National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute Restaurant spaces, cafés, mobile food carts, food vending machines and catering
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The Smithsonian National Zoo seeks proposals for food and beverage services, including restaurants, cafes, mobile carts, vending machines, and catering. Proposals are due September 26, 2025. Questions must be submitted by August 29, 2025. The contract term is anticipated to be three years with two optional extensions. The Smithsonian will require a percentage of sales payable to the Smithsonian. The zoo will provide parking for one spot per operation. The successful offeror will be required to honor the Smithsonian staff and zoo member discounts. The zoo is open every day except Christmas Day. Operating hours vary during off-peak and peak seasons. Offerors are required to open during special events. The offeror shall provide support to the zoo for up to three events per year. The successful offeror shall provide services and supplies. The Smithsonian will provide electricity, gas, water, sewage, chilled water, steam and hvac systems usage costs to be reimbursed by the successful offeror. The offeror must provide documents which demonstrate that its proposed payment system meets PCI compliance requirements. The Smithsonian reserves the right to reject any and all proposals received.
The bid notice states proposals due: september 26, 2025, by 12 pm est.
The bid notice states he smithsonian will require a percentage of sales payable to the smithsonian.
The bid notice states he smithsonian will not select a company whose proposal is determined to be unacceptable to the smithsonian.
The bid notice states offerors must demonstrate experience in high volume, high throughput, efficient food delivery and the ability to manage profitable operations.
The bid notice states failure to meet benchmarks or adhere to certain contract terms will result in the assessment of penalties.
The bid notice states astings and site visits are anticipated to be scheduled at offerors location during fall 2025.
The bid notice states questions due: august 29, 2025, by 12 pm est.
This contract is procured under the provision of Ch. 455A. All sealed proposals shall be submitted in accordance with the requirements set forth in the documents. The completed document package must be submitted as follows: One ( 1) signed Original Price Proposal and three ( 3) copies of the Non- Price Proposal must be submitted in an envelope labeled: 2026 Operations and Management of Mobile Vending Carts. All proposals must be submitted no later than 12: 00 PM on Thursday, December 11th, 2025, to the Bost
Catering Services fullservice catering, dropoff catering services, boxed lunches catering services, a la carte veg tray catering services, a la carte fruit tray catering services
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The bid is for catering services for the Philadelphia City Council from November 1, 2025, to October 31, 2026. The contract period is from November 1, 2025 to October 31, 2026 with one initial term and four renewal options. The bidder must provide a sample menu with their quote. Sellers must submit a written request for price increases to the department a minimum of thirty 30 days prior to the start of the renewal period.
The drop off time is no later than 120 minutes prior to event starts.
This small order purchase will be awarded as a whole or by line item, whichever is in the best interest of the city, to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
All vendors applying for this bid solicitation must be in good standing with the city of philadelphia.
The bidder must provide an sample menu with their quote.
RFP for Food Service Operations at the Smithsonian National Zoo - Amendment No. 3 provides details on the site visit taking place on September 3 from 11 am - 1 pm EST. A
Request for Proposals ( RFP) no **** for food service operations at the National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute Management and operation of food and beverage services across multiple locations within the Rock Creek campus in Washington, D. C. This includes three restaurant spaces, two cafés, a minimum of seven mobile food carts, food vending machines and catering.
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The Smithsonian Institution's National Zoo is seeking proposals for managing and operating food and beverage services across multiple locations. Proposals are due October 6, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST. Questions about the RFP are due August 29, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST. The RFP includes details on various locations, required services, and concession agreements. Offerors must demonstrate experience in high-volume, high-throughput operations, and a commitment to sustainability and accessibility. The Smithsonian reserves the right to select one or more offerors. A site visit and tasting are anticipated during Fall 2025.
Proposals are due September 26, 2025, by 12 PM EST.
Proposals will be evaluated against business, legal, and financial terms; food and beverage service and menu concepts; management and implementation; qualifications and experience; and past performance.
A site visit is anticipated during Fall 2025.
Questions about the RFP are due August 29, 2025, by 12 PM EST.
RFP for Food Service Operations at the Smithsonian National Zoo - Amendment No. 2 adds a walk through of existing facilities on September 3, 2025 from 11: 00 am - 1: 00 pm EST. Due date for questions changed to 12: 00 pm EST on September 8, 20
Request for Proposals ( RFP) **** for food service operations at the National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute Management and operation of food and beverage services across multiple locations within the Rock Creek campus in Washington, D. C. , including three restaurant spaces, two cafés, a minimum of seven mobile food carts, food vending machines and catering.
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The Smithsonian Institution's National Zoo is seeking proposals for managing and operating food and beverage services across multiple locations. The RFP outlines specific requirements for each location (restaurants, cafes, mobile carts, vending machines), operational details, and desired food service concepts. Offerors must submit separate proposals for each operation they wish to bid on, including exceptions. Proposals are due October 6, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST. Questions about the RFP must be submitted by August 29, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST. The RFP includes detailed requirements for food service concepts, menu development, staffing, financial projections, and operational plans. The Smithsonian reserves the right to select one or more offerors. Additional details are provided in appendices.
Proposals are due September 26, 2025, by 12 PM EST.
The Smithsonian will select the offeror deemed responsible, whose proposal conforms to the requirements, and is judged to represent the best value to the Smithsonian.
Questions must be submitted by 12:00 PM EST on August 29, 2025.
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