Opportunity

Ohio Clark Civic Plus #RFP - Inmate Jail Food Service

Clark County, Ohio Seeks Inmate Jail Food Service Provider for Three-Year Contract

Posted

April 16, 2026

Respond By

May 21, 2026

Identifier

RFP - Inmate Jail Food Service

NAICS

722320

Clark County, Ohio is seeking qualified vendors to provide comprehensive inmate jail food services 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) - Place of performance: Clark County Jail, Springfield, OH - Services Requested: - Inmate jail food service: preparation and serving of three meals daily, 7 days a week, for an average daily inmate population of 190 - Meals must meet a minimum of 2800 calories per day, with at least two hot meals and one cold meal - Menus must be reviewed and approved by a registered dietitian - Special dietary accommodations required for medical and religious needs - Vendor responsible for menu supervision, staffing, food purchasing, food handling, inventory, and compliance with health and food safety regulations - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendors must have prior experience with jail food services - Compliance with insurance, food safety, and security standards is mandatory - Contract term is three years, with possible one-year extensions by mutual agreement - No specific OEMs, brands, or part numbers are mentioned; opportunity is open to all qualified food service providers

Description

Clark County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to provide inmate jail food service for the Clark County Jail located in Springfield, Ohio. The contract term is for three years, from July 10, 2026, through July 9, 2029. Interested vendors must submit proposals by May 21, 2026, and proposals should be submitted both in paper format and electronically. The contract will be awarded to the responsible vendor whose proposal is most advantageous to the Board of Clark County Commissioners.

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