Ohio Clark Civic Plus #RFP 4-2026

Clark County Jail Inmate Food Service Contract Opportunity

Clark County, Ohio is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive inmate jail food services at the Clark County Jail in Springfield, Ohio. - 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 mentioned; open to all qualified food service providers with relevant experience - Products/Services Requested: - Inmate Jail Food Service - Preparation and delivery of three meals per day, 7 days a week, for an average daily inmate population of 190 - Meals must meet a minimum of 2800 calories per day and accommodate special dietary and religious needs - Vendor responsible for menu planning, staffing, purchasing, food handling, inventory, and compliance with health regulations - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Vendors must have prior experience with jail food services - Compliance with county insurance and health regulations is mandatory - Proposals must be submitted in both paper and electronic formats - The County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive non-material defects - Contract term is three years, with possible one-year extensions upon agreement

Description

Clark County Sheriff's Office is soliciting 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 by May 21, 2026, and will be evaluated based on price, qualifications, ability to meet requirements, insurance, completeness, and references. The county reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and waive defects that do not materially alter the contract.

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