| DATE: | July 19, 2018 |
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| SUBJECT: | Approval of Food Services Contract |
| FROM: | Office of the General Counsel |
| ACTION ITEM: | YES |
BACKGROUND: On or about April 19, 2018, KSU issued a Request for Proposals for University Dining Services. KSU accepted proposals through May 18, 2018 and upon review and evaluation of the submitted proposals pursuant to the criteria, KSU selected Gourmet Services of Louisiana, “Gourmet”.
SUMMARY OF PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES: KSU seeks to contract Gourmet to provide a comprehensive dining services program to serve the campus community, including students, staff, and the surrounding Frankfort community. The provider will provide dining services to KSU's residential students as well as the greater university community.
Goal [1] Enhance Student Enrollment, Improve Student Life and Engagement, and Improve Student Advising and Career Development.
Goal [2] Achieve Academic Excellence Across all Programs and Colleges, Increase Student General Education Skills, Degree Persistence, Career Readiness and Graduation Rates.
Goal [3] Increase the University's Financial Strength and Operational Efficiency.
COMMITTEE/PROGRAM ACTION: Not Applicable
PROGRAM IMPLICATIONS: The University as a whole will benefit from the approval and execution of the contracts.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: It is anticipated the University will benefit financially from the competitive contracted dining program and attract the campus community to dine.