Douglas County Ionwave #CO-2026-0023

Douglas County Correctional Facility Food Service Management Solicitation

Douglas County is seeking a qualified food service provider to manage all aspects of food service operations for its Department of Corrections and adjacent Criminal Justice Center in Omaha, Nebraska. - Government Buyer: - Douglas County Department of Corrections, managed through the Douglas County and City of Omaha Purchasing Department - Key contacts: Michelle L. Horton (Purchasing Agent), Andrew Dunning (Project Manager) - Scope of Services: - Comprehensive management of inmate food service, including menu planning, food procurement, meal preparation, and delivery - Operation of a staff grab-and-go fresh food market in the new staff lounge - Catering for special events and six annual holiday/spirit lifter meals - Oversight of inmate labor involved in food service - Compliance with ACA (American Correctional Association) and NCCHC (National Commission on Correctional Health Care) standards - Adherence to food safety and sanitation requirements - Notable Requirements: - Vendors must provide detailed menus and staffing plans - Must demonstrate experience with correctional food service and compliance with relevant standards - Proof of adequate insurance (workers compensation, general liability, property damage) - Compliance with E-Verify, anti-lobbying, and non-collusion provisions - No performance bond required - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are specified, as the procurement is focused on service delivery - The opportunity is open to all qualified food service providers; no set-aside or vendor restrictions are mentioned - Estimated inmate population is 1,117, with potential for growth - Contract term is five years, with up to five one-year extension options

Description

Douglas County is requesting proposals from qualified companies to provide food service for the Douglas County Department of Corrections. The solicitation requires submission of a cost proposal and other documents by the closing date. The scope includes all work and goods set forth in the specifications, with detailed terms and conditions outlined in the RFP document. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled at the Department of Corrections location. Vendors must provide references and comply with insurance and other requirements.

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