What the buyer needs

AI summary

The Board of County Commissioners of the County of Burlington seeks food services management for the Burlington County Correctional Facility for 2027 through 2029. The buyer requires a vendor to deliver high-volume food service in Mount Holly, NJ, that complies with federal and state nutritional and health standards. The contractor must operate the program cost-effectively, maintain emergency food stocks, order and manage supplies, observe facility security procedures, and utilize surplus commodities from the N.J. Department of Agriculture Food Distribution Program. Only United States organizations are eligible to bid, and performance must occur onsite. Proposers must submit questions by October 19, 2026. Bidders must submit proposals electronically through burlcobids.ionwave.net by November 5, 2026, at 10:30 A.M. local time, as the buyer automatically rejects physical, emailed, or faxed submissions. The contract covers the 2027–2029 term, and the vendor must submit pricing as requested in the proposal form.

Scope of work

Manage food service program and kitchen operations at Burlington County Correctional Facility
Purchase, receive, and store all food and non-food expendable supplies
Prepare and serve inmate meals meeting federal, state, and local nutritional standards
Provide five-week menu cycle, medical diets, religious diets, and sack lunches
Provide full-time Food Service Manager and Assistant Food Service Manager
Perform kitchen equipment cleaning, sanitation, and ventilation hood maintenance
Provide employee health education and staff in-service training
Operate a special-order inmate meal program

How proposals are evaluated

Criterion	Weight / scoring
MANAGEMENT CAPABILITY	45 Points
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY	35 Points
COST RELATED CRITERIA	20 Points

Minimum qualifications

Onshore (USA Organization Only)
Trained Food Service Manager with five (5) years' experience in similar facilities
Maintain a Satisfactory rating from the Burlington County Health Department

Documents to include with your response

Proposal Form w/Signature Page
Acknowledgement of Addenda Certification
Non-Collusion Certification
Anti-Discrimination Agreement
Statement of Ownership Disclosure
Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran Form
Equal Employment Opportunity Questionnaire
Qualification Questionnaire & Vendor Information Sheet
Resumes, Licenses, Certifications, and other documentation as required
Statement from Insurance Broker

How to submit

Method: Electronic via BURLCOBIDS.IONWAVE.NET
Instructions: All proposals must be submitted electronically at https://burlcobids.ionwave.net in original PDF format. No paper, email, or fax submissions will be accepted.