How to bid on 2027 catering services for the City of North Little Rock

What the city is buying

The City of North Little Rock is seeking qualification proposals from professional catering providers for services during the 2027 calendar year. The city expects to qualify and contract with multiple suppliers.

This RFQ may suit established caterers interested in serving the city during the year. MBE, DBE, WBE, and SBA vendors are encouraged to participate.

Deadline and what it means

The notice gives the deadline as Monday, November 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. It also says the city will receive sealed bids until that time.

The provided listing gives a different time, 11:00 a.m. ET. Confirm the controlling deadline and time zone with the City of North Little Rock before submitting, and plan to deliver your response before the deadline.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is for professional catering service providers with experience furnishing and delivering catering services. The city is seeking multiple qualified suppliers, rather than describing a single supplier award.

How to get the documents and respond

The notice says specifications and required bid forms may be obtained from the City of North Little Rock Commerce Division, 700 West 29th Street, North Little Rock, or from the city’s website. The full notice and a scan of the printed notice are also available through the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette public-notice pages.

Review the specifications and forms for the submission instructions, then contact the agency named in the notice with questions. Submit a sealed response as directed and before the confirmed deadline.

Prepare a clear qualification proposal

Follow the required bid forms and organize your response so the city can readily assess your catering experience and ability to furnish and deliver services. Address each qualification item in the documents directly.

Check that your response is complete, signed where required, and packaged or delivered as instructed. Leave time to resolve questions and confirm the deadline rather than relying on the conflicting times in the supplied information.