WSU looking to sign new food vendor contract for Palouse Ridge

Golfers playing at Palouse Ridge Golf Course.
Palouse Ridge Golf Course

Washington State University is soliciting proposals for the management and operation of restaurant services at Palouse Ridge Golf Club.

“While we have a great relationship with the current contract holder, our goal is to ensure the best deal for the university while providing a great experience for our patrons,” said Stacy Pearson, vice president for finance and administration and chief financial officer.  “We are at the 10-year point, and it is in our best interest to test the market at this time.”

Proposers, including the current operator, are eligible to submit their qualifications until Aug. 28. A university committee will spend the fall reviewing materials provided by applicants and narrowing the field. WSU aims to have a new contract finalized by the end of the year.

Ensuring all future bookings for banquet and event space are preserved will be a top priority for WSU during negotiations if a new vendor is selected.

Banyans on the Ridge – a British Colonial-themed steak house – has operated inside the clubhouse at Palouse Ridge Golf Club since its debut in 2008. It’s expected to operate as usual though the end of the year.

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