Bid guide
How to bid on Food Service for Rochester CBHH from the State of Minnesota
What the State of Minnesota is buying
The State of Minnesota is looking for vendors to provide food service for the Rochester Community Behavioral Health Hospital (CBHH). This is an opportunity for businesses specializing in food preparation and delivery to serve a state facility.
The solicitation reference number is 37428. Interested vendors should review the full requirements to understand the scope of services needed.
Key dates and deadlines
The deadline for submitting responses to this solicitation is August 17, 2026, at 9:00 PM ET. All submissions must be completed by this time.
It is important to plan ahead to ensure your response is submitted well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute technical issues.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for food service companies, caterers, or similar businesses with experience in institutional food provision. Firms that can reliably supply meals and related services to a healthcare or residential facility would be a good fit.
The relevant category for this work is food and agriculture.
How to respond
To access the full solicitation documents and submit your response, you will use the MNBuys procurement portal, which operates on Bonfire. You can view the opportunity details publicly without needing an account.
To download files and submit your proposal, you will need to register a free vendor account on the Bonfire platform. Ensure you complete this registration process in advance of the submission deadline.
Tips for a competitive response
When preparing your response, clearly outline your experience in providing food services, especially to similar institutional settings. Detail your capacity to meet the specific demands of a behavioral health hospital, including any dietary requirements or service schedules.
Pay close attention to all instructions provided in the solicitation documents. Ensure your proposal is complete, accurate, and directly addresses every requirement. A well-organized and thorough response demonstrates your professionalism and capability.
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 State of Minnesota; the original posting controls.