What the university is buying

by RFPFinder from the notice; the solicitation governs

The University of Washington is seeking caterers to meet its conference and catering needs. The contract will be awarded based on qualifications and experience.

Scope

catering needs on an as-needed basis for the three University campuses in Seattle, Bothell, and Tacoma and UW Medicine Component Units
catering services for conferences and events

BAA — white paper first (FAR 35.016)Open to allDays to respond: 823

How to get the bid documents

Open the notice on Washington DES - WEBS (Washington's Electronic Business Solution)
Read the notice; the source lists no attachments
Submit before 5:00 PM PT on Jan 8, 2029

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Details

Place of performance: Washington
Buyer type: State
Notice type: RFQu
Solicitation no.: RFQ UW-19-0038
Categories: Event Planning · beta, Supplies & Equipment
Delivery location: three University campuses in Seattle, Bothell, and Tacoma and UW Medicine Component Units from notice
Period of performance: Per award from notice
BAA open until: Jan 8, 2029 from notice
Contract type: BAA (multiple awards) from notice
Evaluation: White-paper review, then invited proposals from notice
Local presence: Not required
Amendments: None since Feb 18
Contact: Claudia Christensen
Email: claudiac@u.washington.edu
Phone: (206) 543-4156

Not stated in the notice: estimated value. Check the bid documents.

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Key dates

Wed, Feb 18, 2026Posted

Not statedQuestions due

Mon, Jan 8, 2029 · 5:00 PM PTResponses due · 823 days left

Change log

verified Thu, Oct 8 · 5:19 PM PT

No amendments since posting on Wed, Feb 18, 2026; verified Thu, Oct 8 · 5:19 PM PT.

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Notice as published

Caterers - Open Pool

The University of Washington is issuing this Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) for the purpose of creating an open pool of caterers to meet the University's diverse conference and catering needs. This pool will cover the catering needs on an as-needed basis for the three University campuses in Seattle, Bothell, and Tacoma and UW Medicine Component Units. Being part of the pool is not a guarantee of work.

Responses due:

Earlier updates (1)

1/8/2029

NIGP codes: 39307 Combination Food Gift Packs; 39015 Dips, Food; 96240 Food Distribution Services; 96138 Food Preparation Services (Including Food Canning Services); 96119 Food Trucks and Mobile Catering Carts; 96219 Cafeteria and Restaurant Services Counties: King, Pierce, Snohomish

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