1. Existing Conditions and Venues: a. All of the University’s dining services are self-operated b. Dining Services is responsible for the operation of a series of cash operations across campus as well as two (2) large residential dining complexes. Dining Services operations include the following locations: i. Regattas-Residential Dining Center ii. The Commons-Residential Dining Center iii. Discovery Food Court-Retail Branded Cash Operations to include: • Chick Fil-A (National Brand)* • Discovery Pizza (Self Branded Concept) • Discovery Fast Food Grill (Self Branded) • Discovery Bistro (Self Branded) • Palette Cafe iv. Einstein’s- A “We Proudly Brew” Starbucks Branded Operation. (Includes gourmet bakery) v. Catering Services vi. Concessions (includes all Athletic events) vii. Extensive summer conference dining. *only minimal use of the resulting contract. c. David Student Union’s dining operations include three self-branded cash operations. d. Ferguson Center for the Arts and Torggler Fine arts Center offer additional small retail dining options. 2. When school is not in session, on winter and spring break, and during summer sessions, the number of dining facilities open and hours of operation are generally reduced. Due to the variance in the level of student activity, naming the particular dining facilities that will be open, and the hours of operation is not possible. The University will provide the Contractor with advance notification whenever there will be a change in open facilities and hours of operation. Dining Services operates on a twelve (12) month period with the heaviest volume of purchases during the two (2) sixteen (16) week semesters. 3. Dining Services operates on a 4-week menu cycle with special events at least weekly in the board units. Forecasts for weekly menus are initiated three (3) weeks before purchase. Although the University recognizes that brand standardization is important, each dining service location will make independent decisions as to what brands and products are needed to meet the needs of their customers. 4. Christopher Newport University makes no warranty, either expressed or implied, of the annual sales potential to be realized from any contract resulting from this solicitation
