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Catering Services for the 2025 Inauguration Day Reception and Media Delegation at the Embassy of Canada to the United States, in Washington, D.C

Services de Traiteur pour la Réception de la Journée d'Inauguration 2025 à l'Ambassade du Canada aux États-Unis, à Washington, D.C.

Description

The Embassy of Canada to the United States seeks a caterer for its 2025 Inauguration Day Reception (event). We are expecting approximately 1500 guests in attendance at the Tailgate on Monday January 20, 2025 from 10:30am until 4:00pm. In addition to the event, the caterer will also provide boxed breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks for onsite Media outlets (media) (approximately 30 people) for no more than 5 days including the day of the event on the 20th. The Inauguration will be held on Monday, January 20, 2025. The Embassy will be hosting its traditional event on that day as well as be the site for several media outlets covering the inauguration. The Embassy is seeking a caterer for this event which will be held in the indoor and outdoor event spaces on the ground floor of the Embassy and to provide meals and snacks to the onsite media. In addition to the catering services, food and beverage partners will be brought in at the Embassy’s discretion to provide specialty items. The objective is to provide professional catering services for the event by providing the required staff and serving the highest quality food and beverages to ensure a positive hospitality experience for Embassy guests and to provide meals and snacks to media.
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Quick Summary

The Embassy of Canada to the United States is seeking a caterer for its 2025 Inauguration Day Reception in Washington, D.C., expecting around 1500 guests. The contract also includes providing boxed meals and snacks for approximately 30 media personnel for up to five days surrounding the event. The goal is to deliver high-quality food and professional service to ensure a positive hospitality experience.

Ideal For

Catering companies experienced in large-scale events and providing meals for media or corporate clients should consider bidding.

Catering ServicesEvent CateringFood and BeverageHospitality ServicesCorporate Events
High complexity

Tender Details

Reference Number
cb-843-15623544
Solicitation Number
25-265951
Publication Date
Jul 11, 2024
Closing Date
Aug 13, 2024
Procurement Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Selection Criteria
Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price
Notice Type
Request for Proposal

Classification

UNSPSC Code
90101600
UNSPSC Description
Banquet and catering services

Trade Agreements

Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)

Contracting Entity

Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada

125 Sussex Drive

Ottawa, Ontario

Contact

Nancy Levasseur

internationalproposals@international.gc.ca

(343) 203-0000

Regions of Delivery

United States of America