Bid guide
How to bid on Wisconsin Athletics catering for UW–Madison
What UW–Madison is buying
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking bids for catering for Wisconsin Athletics under Add-on #1, solicitation 2027-UWMSN-01458-RFB. This is an invitation for bids (IFB) in the food and agriculture category.
Deadline and submission
Bids are due October 19, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. Responses must be entered online through the ShopUW+ event posting. The deadline is the cutoff for submitting your response, so allow time to complete the online steps before then.
Who this opportunity may suit
This opportunity may suit catering businesses interested in providing food services for a university athletics program. Review the posting to confirm the work and response requirements fit your business.
How to find the posting and respond
Open the Wisconsin VendorNet bid search through the solicitation’s “View original source” option. VendorNet is public and does not require an account to view the posting.
Enter 2027-UWMSN-01458-RFB in the “Solicitation Reference #” box, select Search, and open the matching row. Follow the posting’s directions to submit online through ShopUW+.
Prepare a clear, complete bid
Read the full posting and any add-on information carefully. Check which response fields and documents are required, and make sure your pricing and other answers are consistent throughout.
Prepare your response early and review it before submitting. Confirm that the online submission is complete and has been entered before the deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from University of Wisconsin Madison; the original posting controls.