Cumberland County Civicplus #Bid: provision of a comprehensive food service operation at the Cumberland County Prison

Comprehensive Food Service Operations for Cumberland County Prison

Cumberland County is seeking a qualified contractor to manage and operate a comprehensive food service program at the Cumberland County Prison. - Government Buyer: - Cumberland County Board of Commissioners and Controller's Office - Primary offices: Cumberland County Prison and Controller's Office, Carlisle, PA - Products/Services Requested: - Full-service food operations for inmates and staff at Cumberland County Prison - Includes meal planning, preparation, and delivery (3 meals per day, 365 days/year) - Approximately 469,200 meals annually - Management and staffing, including a registered dietician - Purchasing of food and cleaning supplies - Sanitation and compliance with correctional standards - Training and supervision of inmate kitchen workers - Accommodation of special and religious diets (approx. 70 special diets and 5 religious diets daily) - No pork products or mechanically separated poultry allowed - Potential enhancement of staff dining options (e.g., MicroMarket) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must have correctional food service experience - Must comply with all federal, state, and local laws and correctional standards - Bid bond of $10,000 required; performance and payment bonds for contract duration - Both single rate and alternate pricing models must be submitted - Site visits available by arrangement - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation.

Description

This solicitation is for the provision of a comprehensive food service operation at the Cumberland County Prison. The contract involves managing food services including preparation and delivery of meals to inmates, accommodating special diets, and possibly staff dining options. Bidders must submit sealed bids to the Cumberland County Controller's Office by June 10, 2026, and comply with all specified requirements including bid bonds and adherence to the provided specifications. The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive technical defects.

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