City-Wide Catering and Food Service

The City of Pontiac is seeking catering and food service vendors for its meetings, trainings, and events.

City of Pontiac MI Procurement


General
Open
2026-REQ-0138
Jul 13, 2026 02:00 PM
May 08, 2026 08:23 PM
Request for Proposal (RFP)
Local
Original Solicitation Links
Contact
Alicia Martin
purchasing@pontiac.mi.us
+12487583112
47450 Woodward Avenue, Pontiac, MI, USA
Description

The City of Pontiac is seeking vendors to provide high-quality catering and food services for various city events, meetings, and trainings. Services include diverse menu options with dietary accommodations, multiple service styles (boxed, buffet, plated, drop-off), timely delivery and setup at City locations, and provision of all necessary equipment and disposables. Vendors must adhere to all food safety regulations, maintain required certifications, and ensure professional staffing. Clear, itemized pricing and invoicing tied to City events and departments are required, with any minimums or surcharges identified in advance. The vendor is expected to maintain consistent quality, respond to feedback, and be available for both regular business hours and, when requested, evening and weekend events. The City of Pontiac regularly hosts events that require reliable catering and food service. This solicitation aims to establish a standardized, city-wide scope of services to ensure consistency, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with regulations, promoting fair and transparent procurement.

Classification Codes
NAICS722320Caterers
PSCS203Food Services
Smart Codes
event cateringfood servicemenu planning
Timeline
May 08, 2026 12:00 PM-Solicitation Posted Date
Jun 17, 2026 11:00 AM-Pre-Proposal Meeting (optional)
Jun 24, 2026 04:30 PM-Question Submission Deadline
Jun 26, 2026 04:30 PM-Question Response Deadline
Jul 01, 2026 12:00 PM-Interviews with Shortlisted Vendors
Jul 13, 2026 02:00 PM-Bid Submission Deadline
Jul 13, 2026 02:30 PM-Public Bid Opening (optional)
Documents
TitleDate Posted
City-Wide_Catering_and_Food_Service.pdfApr 17, 2026 10:47 AM