Erath County Civicplus #41

Erath County Solicits Inmate Food Service for County Jail

Erath County, Texas is seeking bids for a full-service contract to supply and deliver food items for inmate meals at the Erath County Jail, a 144-bed facility. - Government Buyer: - Erath County, Texas - Office: Erath County Judges Office - Contact: Jocelyn Perez, Chief of Staff - Products/Services Requested: - Full-service furnishing and delivery of food items for inmate meals - All food must meet USDA and Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) requirements - Meal components must be approved by a Registered Dietitian - Deliveries preferred once per week, Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. - No substitutions allowed without prior approval - Pricing must be firm, tax-exempt, and include delivery with no additional surcharges - Bidders must provide individual item pricing and a percentage markup above warehouse cost - Samples may be requested at no cost - Dedicated representative required for coordination with jail and county auditor's office - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All food items must comply with USDA and TCJS standards - Registered Dietitian approval required for all meal components - No substitutions without prior approval; samples may be requested - Firm pricing for contract duration; no additional delivery surcharges - Contract can be cancelled by the county with 30 days' notice - No specific OEMs or brand names are mentioned in the solicitation.

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Erath County is seeking bids from qualified vendors for a full-service contract to furnish and deliver food items to the Erath County Jail, a 144-bed facility. The contract term is from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. All food items must meet USDA standards and Texas Commission on Jail Standards minimum requirements, with meal components approved by a Registered Dietitian. Deliveries are preferred once per week, Monday through Friday, and pricing must include delivery with no additional surcharges.

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