Opportunity
Maryland Procurement Portal #BPM058109
Talbot County Department of Corrections Inmate Food Service Management Solicitation
Posted
July 23, 2026
Respond By
September 23, 2026
Identifier
BPM058109
NAICS
722310
Talbot County Department of Corrections is seeking a qualified provider to manage and operate comprehensive food service operations at its correctional facility in Easton, Maryland. - Government Buyer: - Talbot County Government - Department of Corrections - Easton, Maryland - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive food service management for inmates and staff - Provision of nutritionally adequate, appetizing meals - Meals must comply with constitutional requirements and the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) - Accommodation of medical, religious, and cultural dietary needs (e.g., vegan diets) - Separate menu required for departmental staff - Facility staffed by 61 county and contractual personnel - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict compliance with nutritional and regulatory standards - Ability to address diverse dietary requests, including medical and religious accommodations - No specific products, part numbers, or purchase quantities listed, as this is a service-based solicitation
Description
The Talbot County Department of Corrections is soliciting sealed bids for comprehensive food service operations. The contract aims to provide nutritionally adequate and appetizing meals that comply with constitutional and Maryland regulations, including accommodations for medical, religious, or cultural dietary needs. A separate menu for departmental staff is also required. Bids must be submitted by September 23, 2026, and a pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 21, 2026.