Detention Facility Food Service
Overview
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACT DURATION
TIMELINE
Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by July 8th, 2026.
Electronic bids must be received by July 30th, 2026, at 5:00 P.M.
Work under this agreement will commence on October 1st, 2026.
QUESTION DEADLINE
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
Arlington County Sheriff's Office
DESCRIPTION
The government authority located in Arlington, Virginia is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive food service for a detention facility. The contractor will be responsible for serving at least three meals per day, ensuring that no more than fourteen hours elapse between the evening meal and breakfast, with a minimum of two hot meals served daily, seven days a week.
The scope of work also includes the provision of a minimum of five 'spirit lifter' meals annually to enhance morale among facility residents. Additionally, the contractor must accommodate special diets and comply with physician-recommended dietary requirements, including necessary dietary supplements. All services must adhere to prescribed guidelines to ensure the nutritional and health needs of residents are consistently met.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due July 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 8, 2026.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by Arlington County Sheriff's Office. The work is located in Arlington, Virginia, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Experience providing institutional food services, particularly for correctional or detention facilities
- Ability to deliver a range of standard, special event, and medically required meals
- Familiarity with nutritional guidelines and food safety regulations
- Proven track record managing large-scale, seven-days-a-week food operations
- Licensed to operate in Virginia
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