Bid guide
How to bid on park catering services for Connecticut DEEP
What DEEP is seeking
Connecticut DEEP wants to create a list of qualified full-service caterers for events at DEEP facilities available for rental. Events may include parties, receptions, fundraisers, concerts, conferences, seminars, and weddings.
Selected caterers will be eligible for specific work assigned among the qualified caterers for three years beginning in spring 2027. This may suit firms looking to serve state park events over a multi-year period.
Key date and deadline
The RFQ was published October 15, 2026. Responses are due November 13, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET.
Submit before the deadline. The available information does not specify what happens after the deadline beyond DEEP’s plan to qualify caterers and assign specific scopes of work among them.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is for qualified full-service catering firms able to provide end-to-end service for social, cultural, or business functions at rental facilities in multiple state parks.
You may apply for one or more locations. DEEP prefers applicants covering multiple locations, and your response should clearly name the location or locations you intend to support.
How to access and respond
Find RFQ DEEP-2027-005-MM on CTsource, Connecticut’s statewide procurement portal. Viewing the posting is public and does not require an account.
A free CTsource account is required to download documents or submit a response. Review the full posting documents there and follow their response instructions, submitting before the deadline.
Prepare a clear qualifications response
State which locations you can serve and make your coverage easy to identify. If you can support multiple locations, explain that clearly.
Describe your full-service catering capabilities in terms relevant to the range of events named in the RFQ. Check the posting documents for the required response format and requested information, and make sure your submission is complete before sending it.
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 Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP); the original posting controls.