Food Service for Library cafeteria, snack bars, coffee shops & vending machine areas

The Library of Congress will issue an RFP for its food service needs. Food service is intended for the following: • the Library of Congress' employees, •the Library's visiting scholars, and •guests or other visitors who are associated with or who have occasion to frequent the Library of Congress. The challenge facing the successful Offeror will be to engage in a revenue sharing arrangement and risk taking agreement to present a food service program that offers a range of reasonably priced appealing food items. The Library believes this service should be provided with an emphasis on a variety of fresh, healthy, organic, and locally grown seasonal foods. The Offeror will also provide a variety of menu items and creative use of the food service facilities, which are the expressed interest of the Library staff. The contract will establish the relationship between the Contractor and the Library for the purpose of providing food services at the different facilities and provide the operating requirements. This is a contract for food service in an existing space. The Library will consider reasonable suggestions from the Contractor for modifications that may enhance the cafeteria facility. The Contractor shall bear the cost of the necessary alterations to achieve the desired result. All recommendations will be submitted as part of the bid package. All bidders will have the opportunity to tour the kitchen facilities and dining areas, and are encouraged to do so, during the solicitation process. The Contractor shall manage and operate in the Contractor's name, the food service areas and facilities of the Library as specified. The Contractor shall operate said facilities for the purpose of serving food, beverages, and such other items as may be authorized by the Library.