Embassy of the United States Niamey, Niger

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Invitation to Bid Food Services at the United States Embassy

 The United States Embassy in Niamey, Niger is posting this bid request for food service management companies wishing to provide breakfast and lunch five days a week on our embassy compound.

Contract Information

The contract period will cover February 1, 2012 through July 1, 2012 in which the contract may be terminated by the US Embassy without cause.  Following this 6 month trial period, the contract may be renewed on a yearly basis provided services are satisfactory as judged by the US Embassy.

 The food service company will be provided with ovens, cookware, some plates and utensils by the US Embassy.  All other hardware and cooking items will be provided by the contractor.  All utilities and space utilization will be paid for in full by the United States Embassy.  

 Bid Requirements

• Meals must be prepared according to  stringent US health code standards, which will be provided. 
• Contractor must provide a ‘healthy’ lunchtime option (low sodium, whole wheat, vegetarian, etc)
• All menu items must be   competitively priced and clearly displayed.
• Bidders should demonstrate A streamlined system to manage the customer ordering process.
• Serving staff must be proficient in both French and English

 ** Additional requirements may be found in the attached sample contract terms **

 Bid Submission

Written bids must be submitted by 5:00 PM on January 3^rd, 2012 to:

The United States Embassy
General Services Office

Bids must be sealed and must be clearly marked “Food Service BID” on the sealed envelope.  Bids will be publicly opened at the United States Embassy at 9:00 AM on January 5^th, 2012, read and recorded.

A complete solicitation package is available at the entrance gate of the US Embassy, Rues des Ambassades, Niamey Niger on Monday, December 12^th, 2011.