Jail Food Services
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACT DURATION
TIMELINE
July 2nd, 2026: Date of issue of the RFP.
July 20th, 2026: Last day for submitting written inquiries by 2:00 p.m. (CST).
July 22nd, 2026: Supplements or revisions to the RFP posted by 4:30 p.m. (CST).
July 30th, 2026: RFPs due by 9:00 a.m. (CST).
July 30th, 2026: RFP opening at 10:00 a.m. (CST).
November 10th, 2026: Contract can be signed after the budget is adopted.
January 1st, 2027: Contract start date.
QUESTION DEADLINE
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
Columbia County Sheriff’s Department
DESCRIPTION
A government authority in Portage, Wisconsin is seeking a vendor to provide jail food services for a one-year contract term. The selected provider will be responsible for preparing and delivering inmate meals in accordance with facility requirements.
Services include providing two hot meals and one cold meal per day. The provider must also accommodate special medical diets as ordered by jail medical staff and religious diets as ordered by jail supervisors.
The provider will be expected to accurately document food temperatures, refrigerator and freezer temperatures, utensil counts, and knife and utensil security checks as required by the jail. Meals will be delivered to the staff elevator or secure booking area, where they will be served by jail staff. The provider must also provide annual safety and security training for its staff.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due July 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 20, 2026.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by Columbia County Sheriff’s Department. The work is located in Portage, Wisconsin, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Institutional food service provider with correctional or detention facility experience
- Ability to prepare and deliver two hot meals and one cold meal daily
- Experience managing medical and religious dietary requirements
- Strong food safety, temperature logging, and compliance procedures
- Staff trained in secure facility operations and correctional environment protocols
- Capable of providing annual safety and security training for onsite personnel
- Regional presence in Wisconsin or nearby for reliable service delivery
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