Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Memorial Union at Iowa State University is requesting proposals for operating a Coffee Shop that will provide for the needs of students, staff and faculty with coffee, other beverages, and a limited line of prepared and packaged food items. The services should be inviting and responsive to student, staff, and building needs. One proposed space idea is to place the coffee shop with a bank, in a shared location, on the second-floor lounge area of the MU. Suggested hours of operation for the coffee shop will be during the academic year at a minimum of 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday through Thursday, and 7:00 am to 5:30 pm Friday, to be negotiated with the Awarded Bidder (Contractor). Weekends will be negotiated based on schedule of events such as football games or orientation events. The coffee shop will operate during the official MU academic calendar during fall and spring semesters and will be open every day the university has classes and/or exams. Summer hours may include 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Thursday, and 7:30 am to 3:30 pm Friday (to be negotiated with the Contractor). The Contractor shall furnish all food, supplies, paper supplies and products, that are necessary for the efficient and effective operation of areas mentioned in this contract. The Contractor has the responsibility for keeping the tables and seating areas clean and cleared during the hours that the coffee shop is open. The Contractor will also have the responsibility for keeping the floor area clean and cleared during the hours of operation. The cleaning of the preparation, serving, and payment areas will be the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor will be responsible for providing cleaning supplies, soaps/supplies, and garbage bags for use in the coffee operations areas.