1163649 - Food Service Operation at the COB

This solicitation is reserved for only application submitted/certified local small businesses timely registered with the County’s LSBRP. This solicitation thus comes under County Code, sections 11B-17A; 11B-65; 11B-70 and Executive Regulation 21-05AM. These documents can be accessed through the LSBRP web site at (www.montgomerycountymd.gov/LSBRP).

a. The Council Office Building (COB) is to be serviced under this solicitation and resulting contract. It is the intent of Montgomery County, hereafter referred to as the “County”, to enter into contract with a qualified entity to operate and maintain the food service facility and a brand coffee/espresso bar. Offerors must submit a proposal for the Council Office Building food service facility.

b. The Contractor’s primary mission will be the satisfaction of customers’ needs by providing excellent service with quality and healthy food that meet the requirements specified in this RFP.

c. The food service facility at the County Office Building has an estimated 30 seats dining area and is also available for pick up by the community without going through security. The offeror must submit a proposal detailing the management of the facility to ensure delivery of healthy, well-prepared food in a sanitary environment by a responsive, dependable work force that is fully staffed.

d. The County’s food service facility has been conscientiously planned to fulfill the food service needs of various individuals including:

e. Council Office Building: County employees, and elected officials, visitors to the County Council Office, Executive Office, the Courthouse buildings, and other visitors who are within a 2-to-5-minute walking distance from their office or homes.