Bid guide
How to bid on campus food and vending services for San José Evergreen Community College District
What the District is buying
San José Evergreen Community College District is seeking a qualified firm to provide and manage food service operations and vending at Evergreen Valley College and San José City College.
The District wants traditional and creative service proposals that can increase participation and support healthy lifestyles and sustainable practices. The opportunity may suit food service firms looking to manage services across college campuses.
Key dates and the deadline
The RFP was published October 12, 2026. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
Proposals are due November 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. Submit electronically through PlanetBids before the deadline; do not wait until the final minutes in case you encounter portal or upload issues.
Who this opportunity suits
This RFP is aimed at qualified food service firms with services relevant to campus food operations and vending. Vendors should be prepared to propose management and operations for locations at both colleges.
Firms whose approach can address participation, healthy lifestyles, and sustainable practices may find the District’s stated goals especially relevant.
How to access and respond
Open the original solicitation on the agency’s PlanetBids portal. The scope, dates, and document list are public. PlanetBids may ask you to complete a “confirm you are human” check before loading the page.
To download documents, receive addenda, and submit electronically, register for a free PlanetBids vendor account with the District. Review the listing and its documents, then submit your proposal through the portal by the stated deadline.
Prepare a clear, responsive proposal
Attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting and review the solicitation documents carefully. Check the PlanetBids listing for addenda and make sure your proposal follows the requested format and addresses every item in the RFP.
Explain how your proposed food and vending operations would serve both campuses and how your approach could support the District’s goals for participation, healthy lifestyles, and sustainable practices. Leave time to verify that your electronic submission is complete and successfully submitted.
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 San Jose Evergreen Community College District; the original posting controls.