Football Catering 2026

Background

The University at Buffalo is seeking bids from food service professionals to provide prepackaged meals for participants of the summer football camp in preparation for the upcoming 2026 season. The camp will take place from June 1st, 2026 to July 31st, 2026, and meals will be provided at the fueling station inside Broadview Stadium to efficiently manage players' time after practice and before meetings.

Work Details

The successful bidder will provide prepacked meals for the specified dates, ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. The contractor must prepare enough meals as specified in the pricing page and set up and clean up each day after meals. Meals must be ready for service thirty minutes prior to mealtime and accommodate last-minute changes within two hours of scheduled mealtime. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary plastic ware (spoon, knife, fork, salt, pepper, wet nap) shrink-wrapped. Each meal will consist of one main entrée and sides as listed on the pricing page. Special menu requests may include vegetarian, diabetic, kosher, and gluten-free options. The contractor must ensure that all health and sanitation requirements are met and work with the Director of Nutrition to provide nutritious meals tailored to the players' needs.

Period of Performance

The contract will be performed over a period of two months from June 1st, 2026 to July 31st, 2026.

Place of Performance

The services will be performed at Broadview Stadium located at the University at Buffalo.

Bidder Requirements

Bidders must meet the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) goal of 0.00%, Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) goal of 16.00%, and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) goal of 14.00%.