Opportunity
Mchenry County Granicus #26-9239
Inmate Food Service and Officer Dining Room Management for McHenry County Correctional Facility
Posted
June 08, 2026
Respond By
July 17, 2026
Identifier
26-9239
NAICS
722310
This opportunity seeks a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive inmate food service and officer dining room management at the McHenry County Correctional Facility in Woodstock, Illinois. - Government Buyer: - McHenry County Procurement Division, on behalf of the Sheriff's Department and Correctional Facility - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or named vendors are specified; open to qualified food service providers - Products/Services Requested: - Inmate Food Service: - Preparation and delivery of daily meals for inmates - Menu planning and accommodation of special diets (kosher, vegetarian, medical, cardiac, diabetic, vegan, etc.) - Provision of trays, utensils, and inventory management - Compliance with NCCHC, ACA, and Illinois Jail Standards - Staffing, sanitation, and security procedures - Officer Dining Room (ODR) Management: - Food service and labor for staff meals five days a week - Self-service coffee and menu with daily specials - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Vendor must manage all aspects of food service, including inventory, staffing, and compliance with correctional standards - Detailed requirements for training, security, sanitation, and reporting - Pricing to be provided per meal, with rates for varying inmate populations and special diets - Mandatory electronic proposal submission and compliance with ADA/WCAG 2.1 Level AA for digital materials - Multi-year contract with optional renewal years
Description
This Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued by McHenry County for contracting with a qualified firm to provide inmate food service and officer dining room services at the McHenry County Correctional Facility. The procurement is managed by the Procurement Division of the Sheriff's Department. The solicitation includes a site visit, vendor questions, evaluation, interviews, and contract execution phases. All proposals must be submitted electronically by July 17, 2026, at 9:00 AM CST.