How to bid on Wisconsin Athletics catering for the University of Wisconsin System

What the agency is buying

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is requesting bids for catering for Wisconsin Athletics. The solicitation is listed by the University of Wisconsin System as event 2027-UWMSN-01458-RFB.

This is an invitation for bids, or IFB, in the food and agriculture category. Review the event details on the ShopUW+ public bid board to understand the requested work.

Deadline and what to do before it

Bids are due October 19, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. Submit your response through the portal before the deadline.

Allow time to register for a free vendor account and download the solicitation documents. Check the event details for instructions and any other requirements.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit catering businesses that serve athletic programs or other institutional clients and are prepared to bid through an online procurement portal.

How to find and respond to the bid

Open the University of Wisconsin ShopUW+ public bid board and search for event 2027-UWMSN-01458-RFB. You can browse the board without an account.

To download documents or submit a response, register a free vendor account on the portal. Follow the event instructions and submit before the stated deadline.

Prepare a clear, complete response

Read the full solicitation and identify every requested item, form, and response instruction. Use the bid documents to determine what catering details and supporting information to provide rather than making assumptions.

Check that your pricing and response are consistent across all documents. Leave time to review files and confirm your submission in the portal before the deadline.