Rock Valley College seeks letters of interest for a food service vendor at the downtown campus (315 S Winnebago St, Rockford, IL). Vendor must offer food and beverage options, pay monthly commission on gross sales (historically 4-10%), and operate Monday-Thursday 8 AM-2 PM. Optional site visits on Oct 15 and 16, 2026. Deadline: Nov 4, 2026, 2 PM CST. Selected vendor starts by Jan 11, 2027. Vendor responsible for WCHD permits and insurance. Blackout period prohibits contacting RVC officers.
Letters of interest must be received by November 4th, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST in an opaque sealed envelope. letters of interest must be received by the college by o november 4th, 2026, at 2: 00 pm cst
The selected vendor will pay the college a monthly commission on gross sales in lieu of rent. the selected vendor will pay the college a monthly commission on gross sales in lieu of rent
Vendor must provide consistently reliable services, demonstrate professional behavior, and maintain excellent communication with the college. the selected vendor must provide consistently reliable services for students and staff, demonstrate professional behavior, and maintain excellent communication with the college
Optional site visits are offered on two dates. interested vendors are encouraged to attend an optional site visit and date 1: thursday, october 15, 2026 at 10: 00 a. m. date 2: friday, october 16, 2026 at 2: 00 p. m.
Violating the blackout period may cause disqualification. any such visitation, solicitation, or sales call by any representative of a prospective vendor in violation of this provision may cause the disqualification of such vendors letter of interest