Opportunity
Clark County Civicplus #RFP - Inmate Jail Food Service
Clark County Jail Inmate Food Service Contract Opportunity
Posted
April 16, 2026
Respond By
May 21, 2026
Identifier
RFP - Inmate Jail Food Service
NAICS
722310
Clark County, Ohio is seeking proposals for comprehensive inmate jail food service at the Clark County Jail in Springfield, OH. - Government Buyer: - Clark County Board of County Commissioners (on behalf of the Clark County Sheriff's Office) - Contracting office: Clark County Sheriff's Office, Clark County Jail - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or named vendors are specified; open to qualified food service providers with jail experience - Products/Services Requested: - Inmate Jail Food Service - Preparation and delivery of three meals daily, 7 days a week - Service for an average daily inmate population of 190 - Meals must meet a minimum of 2,800 calories per day - Must accommodate special diets and religious requirements - Vendor responsible for menu supervision, staffing, purchasing, food handling, inventory, and compliance with health regulations - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Vendors must have prior experience with jail food services - Must meet county insurance and compliance requirements - Proposals evaluated on price, qualifications, and completeness - Possible contract extensions for additional one-year terms - No part numbers or product SKUs; this is a service contract - Place of Performance: - Clark County Jail, 120 N. Fountain Ave., Springfield, OH 45502
Description
Clark County Sheriff's Office is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide inmate jail food service for the Clark County Jail in Springfield, Ohio. The contract term is three years, from July 10, 2026, through July 9, 2029. Proposals must be submitted both in paper format and electronically by May 21, 2026, and will be evaluated based on price, qualifications, and ability to meet requirements. The county reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.