When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 5, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 19, 2026.

It was issued by County of Burlington. The work is located in Mount Holly, New Jersey, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Institutional food service provider with experience serving correctional facilities. Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume meal programs. Strong knowledge of federal and state nutritional, health, and food-safety standards. Proven capabilities in cost control, operational reporting, and audit readiness. Experience delivering humane, nutritionally compliant services in secure environments.

Food Management Services (Due November 5, 2026)

A government authority in Mount Holly seeks food management services for its county correctional facility or jail. Services must meet applicable nutritional and health standards while being cost-effective, auditable, and respectful of inmate welfare.

Must have at least five years of continuous experience in administering large scale correctional food service programs
Must provide a list of three corrections references
Food Service Director must have at least five years of relevant food service experience
Must have the capability to comply with New Jersey Administrative Code Chapter 31 Adult Correctional Facilities (10A:31-10)
Must provide a formal outline of a training program in food preparation, basic cooking, and health education for staff
Must provide an operations manual, policies and procedures manual, work plan, staffing plan, and quality control plan
Must provide a registered and certified dietitian to review and certify menus
Must maintain a Satisfactory rating from the Burlington County Health Department
Must provide insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability, Comprehensive Automobile, Workers Compensation, Professional Liability, and Sexual Misconduct Liability
Must be able to commence services at 12:01 A.M. EST on January 1st, 2027

Pre-proposal conference: October 14th, 2026

Deadline for questions: October 19th, 2026

Response deadline: November 5th, 2026

Contract start date: January 1st, 2027

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The government authority in Mount Holly, New Jersey is seeking a vendor to provide food management services for a county correctional facility or jail. The selected provider will be responsible for delivering high-quality, high-volume food service that can be audited against established federal and state nutritional and health standards.

The provider must operate the food service program in a cost-effective manner, provide complete reporting to the county correctional facility or jail, and ensure humane treatment of inmates with respect to basic health and nutritional standards. Questions must be submitted no later than October 19, 2026.

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