Cumberland County Civicplus #259

Comprehensive Food Service Operations for Cumberland County Prison

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive food service operations at the Cumberland County Prison. - Government Buyer: - Cumberland County Board of Commissioners and Controller's Office, Carlisle, PA - Scope of Services: - Full management and provision of food services for inmates and staff at Cumberland County Prison - Includes menu planning, meal preparation and delivery, purchasing of food and cleaning supplies, sanitation, and training/supervision of inmate kitchen workers - Service covers 3 meals per day, 365 days per year, totaling approximately 469,200 meals annually - Must accommodate special diets (about 70 daily), religious meals (about 5 daily), and staff meals (about 585 weekly) - Holiday menu coordination required - Mechanically separated chicken is used as a protein source; no pork products allowed - Separate pricing for staff meals; proposals for additional staff food options (e.g., MicroMarket) are encouraged - Requirements: - Contractor must have correctional food service experience and provide professional staff, including a registered dietician - Compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and correctional standards - $10,000 bid bond and performance/payment bonds required - Five-year contract term with options for extension; cost-per-meal pricing model - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Specifications and further details are available on the county's website

Description

This solicitation is for the provision of a comprehensive food service operation at the Cumberland County Prison. The contract requires bidders to submit sealed bids to the Cumberland County Controller's Office by June 10, 2026, at 9:30 AM. The scope includes managing food services for inmates and staff, with specifications and additional details available on the county's website or by phone. Bidders must comply with instructions, general conditions, bonding requirements, and submit bid bonds of $10,000. The county reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive technical defects.

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