Opportunity

Lancaster County Publicpurchase #26-005

Lancaster County Prison Foodservice Operations Solicitation

Posted

May 14, 2026

Respond By

July 09, 2026

Identifier

26-005

NAICS

722310

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania is seeking a qualified vendor to manage all aspects of foodservice operations at the Lancaster County Prison. - Government Buyer: - County of Lancaster, Pennsylvania - Lancaster County Prison - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive institutional foodservice management - Daily meal preparation and service for inmates and staff - Supervision and training of dietary staff and inmate trustees - Menu planning (regular and special diets) with approval by a registered dietician and prison medical services - On-site management at all times, with at least two dietary supervisors per shift and a dedicated early morning supervisor - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Experience in secure correctional facility foodservice is emphasized - Menus must be pre-approved for nutritional and medical compliance - Contractor must provide continuous on-site management and supervision - Emphasis on training and oversight of inmate trustees involved in foodservice operations

Description

The County of Lancaster, Pennsylvania is soliciting bids for providing foodservice for the Lancaster County Prison. The contract requires an independent contractor to provide complete foodservice and meals every day of the year, including supervision and training of inmate trustees. Vendors must have experience in food preparation and management in an institutional environment, particularly in secure facilities housing incarcerated persons. A manager and dietary supervisors must be onsite during all hours of operation to ensure proper meal preparation and supervision of inmate trustees.

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