Bid #2026-REQ-0138. City of Pontiac, Pontiac, Michigan. The City of Pontiac is seeking to procure services from vendors who will provide high-quality catering and food service for City of Pontiac meetings, trainings, and City-sponsored events. Due Jul 13 (4 weeks left).
The City of Pontiac is seeking to procure services from vendors who will provide high-quality catering and food service for City of Pontiac meetings, trainings, and City-sponsored events of various sizes. Services include diverse menu options (with dietary accommodations), multiple service styles (boxed, buffet, plated, drop-off), timely delivery and setup at City locations, and provision of all necessary equipment and disposables. Vendors must comply with all applicable food safety, licensing, and sanitation regulations, maintain required certifications, and ensure professional staffing, setup, and clean-up. Clear, itemized pricing and invoicing tied to City events and departments are required, with any minimums or surcharges identified in advance. The vendor is expected to maintain consistent quality, respond to feedback, and be available for both regular business hours and, when requested, evening and weekend events.
City of Pontiac issued this food service opportunity in Pontiac, Michigan, referenced as solicitation number 2026-REQ-0138. It was published on April 17, 2026, and responses are due by July 13, 2026.
City of Pontiac in Pontiac, Michigan is using this solicitation to procure food service work. Public buyers typically advertise this kind of work as an Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Proposals (RFP), or Request for Qualifications (RFQ), depending on whether the selection is price-driven, qualifications-driven, or both. Bidders responding to a food service solicitation in Michigan are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.
Contracts of this type are usually awarded under the issuing agency's published procurement rules, with bid bond, performance bond, and reference requirements set in the solicitation documents. PublicBidSearch indexes this solicitation alongside other open bids in Michigan so contractors and vendors can compare active opportunities by category, agency, or location without monitoring each procurement portal individually.
To submit a bid for this IFB, review the full solicitation documents for City of Pontiac's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the July 13, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Vendors that have not previously contracted with City of Pontiac should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.
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