Jackson County Request for Proposals for Inmate Food Service Program

Jackson County, Michigan is seeking proposals from qualified USA-based contractors to provide an inmate food service program seven days a week, 365 days a year. The selected vendor must administer large-scale corrections food services, prepare meals in compliance with menu requirements, submit a preliminary transition plan, and adhere to all safety and licensing guidelines. The resulting contract will run for a five-year term and will be made available for other Michigan municipalities to piggyback. Questions are due by November 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST, and a mandatory pre-bid meeting will take place on November 3, 2026. Bids must be submitted digitally via email by November 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. Proposals will be evaluated out of 100 total points based on the statement of work (40 points), references including menus (30 points), pricing (20 points), and company profile (10 points).