Pierce County Opengov #2026-RFP-069

Pierce County seeks comprehensive food service for Jail and Juvenile Detention Center

Pierce County is seeking a vendor to provide a comprehensive food service program for the Pierce County Jail and Remann Hall Juvenile Detention Center in Tacoma, WA. - Government Buyer: - Pierce County Procurement and Contract Services - Facilities: Pierce County Jail and Remann Hall Juvenile Detention Center - Scope of Services: - Daily meal preparation and service (breakfast, lunch, dinner) for incarcerated adults, juvenile detainees, correctional staff, and juvenile detention staff - Operation of fully equipped kitchens at both facilities - Contractor staff to operate Remann Hall kitchen; Jail kitchen to be operated by contractor staff and inmate workers - Separate meal preparation for staff and detainees - Menu compliance with National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) standards - Dietary accommodations and snacks for juvenile detainees - Comprehensive staffing and training plans, including food safety and licensing requirements - Inventory management and coordination with correctional administration - Quantities: - Adult jail: ~2,646 inmate meals and 293 staff meals daily - Juvenile facility: ~80 detainee meals and 30 staff meals daily - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Mandatory site tour for prospective vendors - Electronic proposal submission - Detailed evaluation criteria covering management, operations, menus, safety, staffing, inventory, and compliance - Ethical and humane operation required - Full food service delivery must be operational by the specified start date - No specific OEMs or commercial food service vendors are named in the solicitation.

Description

Pierce County is seeking proposals for a full-service food program for its Jail and Juvenile Detention Center (Remann Hall). The program includes providing daily meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) to incarcerated adults, juvenile detainees, correctional staff, and other related populations. The successful proposer will operate kitchens at both facilities using contracted staff and inmate workers, ensuring compliance with food safety and operational standards. The contract period is expected to be 48 months with possible extensions, and proposals must be submitted electronically by September 30, 2026.

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