Contract Food Services

The Erie County government authority in Erie, Pennsylvania is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive contract food services for the county prison. The agency needs a provider to prepare and deliver three meals per day, seven days a week, for both inmates and staff. This scope of work includes the preparation of special diet meals to meet the specific nutritional and medical needs of the prison population. The agency requires the selected vendor to perform all food preparation work offsite. The contract period will span three years, establishing a long-term partnership for prison food operations. Only onshore organizations based in the United States are eligible to submit proposals for this opportunity. The agency will host a mandatory pre-proposal conference on June 11, 2026, which interested parties must attend to remain eligible. Bidders must submit their proposals digitally, either via email or through the designated online portal. The agency has not disclosed a set budget and is currently looking for proposals to evaluate pricing and cost structures.