The intention of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to solicit proposals for a five-year contract to qualified vendors to provide food purchase and catering services for business meetings, workshops, training for HCDE staff and member districts and special events to support its entities. The Harris County Department of Education is currently accepting proposals from local vendors that can provide food and catering service. Providers qualified to provide Contracted Services in the areas of Local Food and Catering for HCDE’s various Education and Enrichment divisions. HCDE will engage the contractor(s) based on HCDE’s needs. HCDE anticipates making multiple awards and will engage in contract(s) as needed to meet client and division needs. Contracted services to be considered in this solicitation may consist of, but not limited to: A. Breakfast B. Platters and Trays C. Boxed Lunches D. Lunch/Dinner Specials E. Beverages F. Desserts G. Bakery Delicacies.