Anderson University

Dining Services Assessment

Anderson University (Anderson, SC) has used the same dining services contractor for over 40 years. SSG was retained in 2012 to conduct an extensive student needs assessment, an operational efficiency assessment, and complete financial and contract review.  In addition Anderson elected to allow a competitive contractor to propose on the campus dining services program.  As a result of the asssessment and competing contractor proposal review, Anderson elected to have SSG manage a contract negotiation with their current contractor. SSG completed the project on time and under budget.

Dining Service Procurement

Anderson University retained SSG to assist with developing a new contract for the AU dining services prior to the 2020 Thanksgiving holiday's.  Due to the tight timetable, SSG managed a process where the long term incumbent and two other companies were invited to participate.  The objective was to choose a contractor partner and enter into an interim contract in less than 60 days.  Then the longer term contract will be negotiated with the chosen contractor early Spring, 2021.  The project is proceeding on schedule.