73-RFP-00775

The purpose of this request for proposal is to solicit responses from vendors who can provide Dining Services for Western Carolina University(“University” or “WCU”). The current vendor is Aramark, Inc. and the contract ends June 30, 2027, so the University will be awarding a new contract with the potential of a ten (10) year agreement. WCU’s main campus sits in Cullowhee, North Carolina, near the Great Smoky and Blue Ridge mountains, fifty-two miles west of Asheville. The location in the rural mountains amidst incredible biodiversity and unique communities creates an opportunity for academic discovery service. The campus covers approximately 600 acres. One of 17 institutions in the University of North Carolina System, WCU offers a powerful academic experience to stimulate creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion, and global perspectives. Just under 19,000 students attend WCU.