RFP - 2025 Caterer

GRAND TRAVERSE BAND OF OTTAWA AND CHIPPEWA INDIANS

"Caterer"

GTB 2025-025

Request for Proposals

SUMMARY

Date: 1-16-25

Offers due by: 2-21-2025

To: Prospective Bidders

Subject: Request for Proposals

1 Request for Offers

1.1 Summary

GTB Behavioral Health prevention programs need catering for a prevention event.

1.2 Bidder Requirements

Each Bidder to this RFP is expected to fully inform themselves on all aspects of the work required to be performed.

1.3 Qualifications of Bidder

The Bidder, through its written proposal, provide evidence of ability and experience to undertake the specified objectives/duties in this Request for Proposal.

1.4 Acceptance of Offer

Acceptance of a proposal will occur only when a contract is executed.

2 Project Overview

2.1 Project Description

Cook and serve breakfast and lunch for attendees and staff of the Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training to be held at Eyaawing Museum on March 10-13, 2025.

2.2 Scope of Services

Summary:

Cook and serve breakfast and lunch for attendees and staff of the Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training to be held at Eyaawing Museum on March 10-13, 2025.

MINIMUM Qualifications:

One year experience of catering events of 25 or more people, twice daily.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Cook and provide breakfast and lunch for up to 50 people for 3 days.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

2.3 Safety Pre-Cautions

Due COVID-19 and other health issues, the follow safety guidelines need to be adhered to:

1. Follow all CDC and GTB policy during training environment.
2. Recommend contractor to be fully vaccinated.
3. COVID test required prior to start of contract

3 Submission Requirements

3.1 General Bid Form

Each person/vendor must submit the attached Bid Form and Qualification of Bidder, which includes contact information, references, and price quote. A copy of a certificate of basic food service sanitation and/or Serve Safe is required with bid package.

3.2 Evaluation Procedure

Proposals will be evaluated by GTB Behavioral Health prevention program staff based upon the price, past experiences, and interview.

3.3 Offer Submission Deadline

To be considered, a bid package must be received by the Grand Traverse Band by email by 5 pm local time on 2-21-25. Bids received after this deadline will not be accepted. Bids will remain sealed until after the deadline.

Submit bid package to the following address:

Or email bid to: Christa.Gasca@gtb-nsn.gov

3.4 Inquiries

All questions relating to this RFP, including all questions relating to clarifications or

modifications of this RFP can be submitted the below:

Christa Gasca

231-534-7094

Christa.Gasca@gtb-nsn.gov

4 Additional Requirements

4.1 Cancellation of Contract

The contract generated by this RFP may be cancelled by GTB for noncompliance with specifications, inability to perform the contracting requirements of GTB or continued safety hazards. The cancellation notification shall state the cause or reason for the cancellation. Such cancellation would be at no charge to GTB other than for work authorized and completed at the

time of termination.

4.2 Native American/Alaskan Indian

Native American/Alaskan Indian preference applies; Bidders shall submit proof of Native American Indian status along with their bid.

4.3 Background Check

Prior to award of contract, the passing of a background check maybe required if having regular contact with or control over children, elders & individuals with disabilities.

Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Bid Form and Qualification of Bidder

Request for Proposal GTB 2025-025

This statement will provide information which will enable GTB to evaluate the qualifications of your firm and staff regarding the requirements of this Request for Proposal. Please complete this form in its entirety and submit it along with other required proposal documents.

Bidder's Full Name

Address

City, State, Zip

Telephone Number

Organized and existing under the laws of or a resident of the State of , Doing business as

*Insert as applicable: "a Corporation" "a Partnership" or "an Individual".

Offer

Having examined the Request for Proposal and all matters referred to in the Instructions to Bidders, hereby submit the following bid:

Bid for per hour of work (Contract will be paid on a weekly basis)

Dollars

($_________________), in lawful money of the United States of America.

Experience

Provide three past experiences in the past five years of working in (xxxx) as listed the RFP. Also provide one experience of providing instruction in a training environment.

Current Openings for RFP 2025 Caterer Jobs at Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians