Governors State University
RFP #D1505TMS

Request for Proposal: Food Service Concessionary Agreement

Change Order
Published Tuesday February 11, 2020
Vendor: Arena Food Service Inc
Change Order Amount: $0

The year of the end date of the renewal posted was incorrect. The final renewal period is from 7/1/2020 through 12/31/2022. GSU has offered a single, 30-month renewal to the current provider. A new RFP will be issued for a concessionary award during late summer/early fall of 2022.

This change order corrects and replaces the renewal award posted below on February 4, 2020.
The Chief Procurement Officer for this procurement is now Ben Bagby.
The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Nicole Krneta Rogers.
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
Change Order
Published Friday February 7, 2020
Vendor: Arena Food Service Inc
Change Order Amount: $225,000

Governors State University has authorization to reimburse Arena Food Service ("Arena") for the rental of a temporary kitchen during the renovation of the GSU cafeteria in an amount not to exceed $225,000.
The buyer for this procurement is now Bettie Lewis, (708) 534-4990.
The Chief Procurement Officer for this procurement is now Ben Bagby.
The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Nicole Krneta Rogers.
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
Renewal Info
Published Tuesday February 4, 2020
Renewal entered into with:
Vendor: Arena Food Service Inc
Amount: $0
Renewal: 1st, 7/1/2020 through 12/31/2021
Pricing Changes: 
none
Service/Product Changes: 
none
Potential Future Renewals: None
Comments: GSU has offered a single, 18-month renewal to the current provider. A new RFP will be issued for a concessionary award during late summer/early fall of 2021.
The Chief Procurement Officer for this procurement is now Ben Bagby.
The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Nicole Krneta Rogers.
The University has taken into account 30 ILCS 575/8i of the BEP Act in conducting this renewal.

The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
Award Info Published Wednesday April 15, 2015
Awarded to:
Vendor: Arena Food Service Inc, Springfield, IL
Amount: $0
Terms:
An estimated start date of 7/1/2015 through 6/30/2020
Renewals:
1 five-year
Potential Future Renewals: $0
Number of Unsuccessful, Responsive Respondents: 2
Comments:
This award will result in a concession generating agreement, not a procurement. While this is not a procurement, GSU elected to post this RFP to seek competition and go through the RFP process for evaluation & transparency purposes.
The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Pamela Amoako.
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
This notice has been modified
Published Wednesday January 21, 2015
The due date for the RFP has changed. Proposals are now due before 2:00PM local time on February 13, 2015.
First published Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Sealed proposals will be accepted below until 2:00 PM, Friday February 13, 2015:
At the following address:
Procurement
One University Parkway
University Park, IL 60484
GSU is soliciting proposals for a concessionary agreement related to the on campus food service operations and vending at the University Park, Illinois campus. At GSU these services include retail dining, a convenience store, exclusive campus-wide catering and vending services as defined herein.
A mandatory preproposal meeting for all potential respondents is scheduled for January 20, 2015. To register and receive details, call Bettie at 708-235-7443.

For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Tracy Sullivan
Phone: (708) 534-4990 Ext: 3018
FAX: (708) 235-3970
State Purchasing Officer - Pamela Amoako
Submit 4 copies of the response as defined in the specifications.
Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) eligibility number is required on all proposals, if applicable.
There is no BEP goal for this procurement.

This transaction is subject to the State Board of Elections registration and certification requirements of Public Act 095-0971.

The State of Illinois has a policy to encourage prospective vendors to hire qualified veterans, minorities, females, persons with disabilities and ex-offenders.

Documents

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Specification Documents

  • AnnoucementRevision.pdf (98 KB)
  • D1505TMS.pdf (4 MB)
  • D1505TMSamendment1.pdf (235 KB)
  • D1505TMSamendment2.pdf (235 KB)
  • D1505TMSAmendment3.pdf (384 KB)
  • D1505TMSAmendment4.pdf (646 KB)
  • D1505TMSAmendment5.pdf (135 KB)
  • D1505TMSAmendment6.pdf (229 KB)
  • D1505TMSAmendment7.pdf (2 MB)
  • D1505TMSAmendment8.pdf (225 KB)
  • D1505TMSAnnoucement.pdf (44 KB)
  • D1505TMSQuestionsDeadline.pdf (43 KB)

Other Public Documents

  • D1505TMSJustificationChangeForm.pdf (692 KB)

Waiver Document

  • RenewalBepWaiverArenaFood.pdf (217 KB)

Conflict of Interest Document

  • RenewalCOIReviewArenaFood.pdf (192 KB)
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