Deliverables

The Contractor shall deliver the following key deliverables:

  • * High-quality dining services that meet the needs and expectations of the KSU community.
  • * Comprehensive menus that offer a diverse range of healthy, sustainable, and culturally inclusive options.
  • Operational efficiency and customer service excellence demonstrated through timely and satisfactory dining experiences.
  • * Implementation of sustainable practices, including waste reduction, recycling, and environmentally friendly, local sourcing of ingredients.
  • Ongoing engagement and communication with the university community to solicit feedback and foster a sense of ownership.

ADDENDUM TO PROPOSAL

KOVR shall hold pricing at current levels through year 2 of the contract, after which time an increase of 3% annually shall apply.

Annual Scholarship commitment shall increase to $50000 at the commencement of the contract. This is unrestricted as to recipient and is at the sole discretion of KSU.

For the duration of the Dining Services Contract, Contractor shall increase the amount of utility payback to KSU related to the snack vending from $12,000 to $25,000 annually. This is payable in June of each year for the following year..

Contractor will work with KSU and its students to identify students potentially eligible for KOVR services, including possible tuition assistance to KSU students who qualify for such services in accordance with state and federal law.

Contractor agrees to assume all costs for repair or replacement of KSU-owned equipment related to the dining services operation at no charge to KSU. This is in addition to the proposed capital investment to the operation for which KSU will bear no cost for depreciation or amortization.

Contractor shall apply on behalf of KSU's benefit for the incentives from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture reimbursement program. This allows for up to $8,000 annually, with a $36,000 lifetime Cap.

Kentucky State University shall receive 100% commission of all revenue from Catering, Concessions, and Retail Sales operations. Such program revenue shall be allocated at the sole discretion of the KSU.