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Catering Services for Ascend704 Event Center

SOUTH PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGEIssuing agency·North Carolina·via the North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal

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Due Sep 16, 2026·Posted Aug 17, 2026

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South Piedmont Community College is seeking catering vendors to provide full-service catering for events at the Ascend704 Event Center, 4260 Student Success Place, Monroe, NC.
Proposals are due September 9, 2026 by 2:00 PM ET, with written questions due August 24, 2026 by 10:30 AM ET.
The College intends to award contracts to multiple vendors following a public opening at the Garibaldi Building Conference Room, 680 US Hwy. 74W, Polkton, NC.
The initial contract term is one year with up to two additional one-year renewal options.
The scope covers full-service off-site catering, including food/beverage service, optional bar service, event setup/breakdown, staffing, and dishware.
Vendors must guarantee a 20-minute response time to the Event Center to address service issues.
Top three finalists may be invited to an optional tasting and operational site visit for further evaluation.
Award decisions will be made using a Best Value method, with Technical Approach weighted first, followed by Project Organization, Menu Pricing, and Vendor Experience/References.
Contract award is anticipated on October 1, 2026.
Requirement: Vendor must provide at least three (3) references using the Customer Reference Form.
Requirement: Vendor must complete and sign the Certification of Financial Condition (Attachment G) to certify financial stability.
Requirement: Awarded vendor must complete registration with the NC Secretary of State prior to contract execution.
Requirement: Vendor must carry Commercial General Liability coverage of $1,000,000 Each Occurrence / $2,000,000 General Aggregate / $2,000,000 Products & Completed Operations Aggregate.
Requirement: Vendor must carry Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit or equivalent split limits.
Requirement: Vendor must carry Workers' Compensation at State Statutory Limits with $500,000 Employer Liability limits.
Requirement: Vendor must undergo criminal background checks for personnel at its own expense prior to beginning work.

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Method: RFP
Documents: 1 file

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Contact the buyer

Anthony Barbour

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Location:

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76-20260518

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Duration

initial term of one (1) year, with up to two (2) additional one-year renewal options

What this bid is asking for

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Submit a technical proposal addressing all 29 specifications, including menu offerings, staffing ratios, and a 20-minute event response guarantee.
Complete and submit Attachment A (Pricing Form) with per-person menu pricing, labor rates, and bar pricing.
Provide at least three customer references (Attachment E) and demonstrate experience with similarly sized events (300-500 attendees).
Complete and sign the Certification of Financial Condition (Attachment G) and the Location of Workers form (Attachment F).
Be prepared to participate in an optional tasting and/or operational site visit if selected as a top-three finalist.

Posted Scope of Work

The South Piedmont Community College Services Corporation is seeking to establish a list of preferred catering vendors to provide all requested services for the Ascend704 Event Center.

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The awarded vendor(s) will provide full-service, primarily off-site prepared catering for the Ascend704 Event Center, including food and beverage service (with optional bar service), event setup and breakdown, adequate staffing (servers, bartenders, support staff), vendor-provided dishware/glassware/serving equipment, and removal and off-site cleaning of all equipment post-event. Vendors must deliver food at least 45 minutes prior to service, complete setup 15 minutes prior, maintain a server ratio of one per 25 guests, and respond to on-site issues within 20 minutes. Vendors must offer breakfast, lunch, dinner, reception, and snack menus in buffet, plated, and boxed formats, including dietary-accommodating options, and provide transparent, all-inclusive per-person pricing with no hidden fees.

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When are proposals due and how will they be opened?

Proposals are due September 9, 2026 by 2:00 PM ET, and an in-person public bid opening will be held at that time in the Garibaldi Building Conference Room on the LLP Campus, 680 US Hwy. 74W, Polkton, NC 28135.

What is the deadline to submit questions?

Written questions must be emailed to abarbour@spcc.edu by August 24, 2026 at 10:30 AM ET.

What insurance must the vendor carry?

The vendor must carry Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 each occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), Workers' Compensation at state statutory limits with $500,000 employer liability, and other coverages as listed in Attachment I.

Is there an opportunity for a site visit or tasting?

The College may request an optional operational site visit and tasting for the top three finalist vendors, evaluated on service efficiency, cleanliness, food quality, and presentation.

How long is the resulting contract term?

The contract has an initial one-year term with the State having the option to renew for up to two additional one-year terms.

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Catering Services for Ascend704 Event Center

SOUTH PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGEIssuing agency·North Carolina·via the North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal

6days left

Due Sep 16, 2026·Posted Aug 17, 2026

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AI takeaways

South Piedmont Community College is seeking catering vendors to provide full-service catering for events at the Ascend704 Event Center, 4260 Student Success Place, Monroe, NC.
Proposals are due September 9, 2026 by 2:00 PM ET, with written questions due August 24, 2026 by 10:30 AM ET.
The College intends to award contracts to multiple vendors following a public opening at the Garibaldi Building Conference Room, 680 US Hwy. 74W, Polkton, NC.
The initial contract term is one year with up to two additional one-year renewal options.
The scope covers full-service off-site catering, including food/beverage service, optional bar service, event setup/breakdown, staffing, and dishware.
Vendors must guarantee a 20-minute response time to the Event Center to address service issues.
Top three finalists may be invited to an optional tasting and operational site visit for further evaluation.
Award decisions will be made using a Best Value method, with Technical Approach weighted first, followed by Project Organization, Menu Pricing, and Vendor Experience/References.
Contract award is anticipated on October 1, 2026.
Requirement: Vendor must provide at least three (3) references using the Customer Reference Form.
Requirement: Vendor must complete and sign the Certification of Financial Condition (Attachment G) to certify financial stability.
Requirement: Awarded vendor must complete registration with the NC Secretary of State prior to contract execution.
Requirement: Vendor must carry Commercial General Liability coverage of $1,000,000 Each Occurrence / $2,000,000 General Aggregate / $2,000,000 Products & Completed Operations Aggregate.
Requirement: Vendor must carry Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit or equivalent split limits.
Requirement: Vendor must carry Workers' Compensation at State Statutory Limits with $500,000 Employer Liability limits.
Requirement: Vendor must undergo criminal background checks for personnel at its own expense prior to beginning work.

Term: initial term of one (1)…
Method: RFP
Documents: 1 file

These takeaways are AI-generated and may be incomplete or wrong. Always verify every detail against the official documents before you bid.

Contact the buyer

Anthony Barbour

vendor@nc.govEmail

Location:

North Carolina

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Solicitation

64ba6411-7b9a-f111-8077-001dd802e1e9

76-20260518

Method

RFP

Duration

initial term of one (1) year, with up to two (2) additional one-year renewal options

What this bid is asking for

AI-generated

Submit a technical proposal addressing all 29 specifications, including menu offerings, staffing ratios, and a 20-minute event response guarantee.
Complete and submit Attachment A (Pricing Form) with per-person menu pricing, labor rates, and bar pricing.
Provide at least three customer references (Attachment E) and demonstrate experience with similarly sized events (300-500 attendees).
Complete and sign the Certification of Financial Condition (Attachment G) and the Location of Workers form (Attachment F).
Be prepared to participate in an optional tasting and/or operational site visit if selected as a top-three finalist.

Posted Scope of Work

The South Piedmont Community College Services Corporation is seeking to establish a list of preferred catering vendors to provide all requested services for the Ascend704 Event Center.

Scope, read from the documentsAI-generated

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Questions & answers

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When are proposals due and how will they be opened?

What is the deadline to submit questions?

Written questions must be emailed to abarbour@spcc.edu by August 24, 2026 at 10:30 AM ET.

What insurance must the vendor carry?

Is there an opportunity for a site visit or tasting?

The College may request an optional operational site visit and tasting for the top three finalist vendors, evaluated on service efficiency, cleanliness, food quality, and presentation.

How long is the resulting contract term?

The contract has an initial one-year term with the State having the option to renew for up to two additional one-year terms.

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