Douglas County Ionwave #CO-2026-0023 Addendum 2

Douglas County Correctional Facility Food Service Management Solicitation

Douglas County is seeking a qualified food service provider for its Department of Corrections and Criminal Justice Center in Omaha, Nebraska. - Government Buyer: - Douglas County Purchasing Department - Douglas County Department of Corrections - City of Omaha Purchasing Department - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - ARAMARK Correctional Services, LLC (current provider) - Amazon Business (supplier of consumables and cleaning supplies) - Local and national food service vendors invited to participate - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive inmate food service management, including meal preparation, delivery, sanitation, and staffing - Staff grab-and-go fresh food market for employee meals - Special and holiday meal catering for inmates and staff - Oversight of inmate labor in food service operations - Procurement of all food products, consumables, and kitchen cleaning supplies - Menu planning for regular, special, medical, kosher, and religious diets - Maintenance of kitchen equipment and facilities - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA), National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC), Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and Nebraska state standards - Insurance coverage required (workers compensation, commercial general liability, property damage) - No performance bond required - Adherence to anti-lobbying and non-collusive pricing provisions - Emergency meal service plans - Detailed staffing plans and menu submissions - Pricing per meal based on inmate population, with annual CPI adjustments capped at 2.5% - Contract term of five years with up to five one-year extensions - Attachments include staffing tables, salary ranges, kitchen dimensions, and historical invoices

Description

Douglas County is requesting proposals from qualified companies to provide food service for the Douglas County Department of Corrections. The scope includes furnishing nutritious, wholesome, and palatable food to inmates in accordance with specified standards and requirements. The contract involves managing food preparation, delivery, sanitation, and staffing, with detailed terms and conditions outlined in the RFP. The procurement contact is Michelle L. Horton, Assistant Director / Purchasing Agent for Douglas County and City of Omaha Purchasing Department.

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