When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 22, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 9, 2026.

It was issued by Jefferson Davis Parish Police Jury. The work is located in Jennings, Louisiana, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Institutional food-service provider with experience serving correctional facilities. Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver nutritious, high-volume meals. Strong food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance practices. Experience working with government agencies and secure facilities.

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Overview

Hospitality, Food Service & Travel

Jennings, Louisiana, United StatesPosted: August 26, 2026Deadline: September 22, 2026

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SUMMARY

A government authority in Jennings, Louisiana, is seeking a vendor to furnish complete jail food services for inmates. Meals must meet requirements for nutrition, wholesomeness, and palatability.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must meet American Correctional Association nutritional standards
Must meet all required daily allowances for inmate nutrition
Must possess and maintain all required federal, state, and local licenses and permits
Must maintain General Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate
Must maintain Automobile Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence
Must maintain Workers' Compensation insurance as per Title 23 of Louisiana Revised Statutes
Must be registered with and participate in the federal E-Verify program
Must provide an affidavit of compliance for E-Verify requirements
Must provide a bid bond if the bid is over $50,000

TIMELINE

Bid Advertisement: August 26th, 2026

Bid Publications: August 26th, 28th, 30th, 2026

Questions Due for Bid: September 9th, 2026

Publication of Addenda/Responses: September 13th, 2026

Submission Deadline: September 22nd, 2026

Notice of Award (tentative): October 18th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 9, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Jefferson Davis Parish Police Jury

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Jennings, Louisiana, is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive food services for inmates housed in its jail facility. The selected provider will be responsible for furnishing all food services required under the solicitation.

Meals must be nutritious, wholesome, and palatable, in accordance with the requirements established by the contracting authority. Questions regarding the opportunity must be submitted no later than September 9, 2026. The full solicitation document is not included in the available notice and must be obtained from the contracting authority.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 22, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 9, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Jefferson Davis Parish Police Jury. The work is located in Jennings, Louisiana, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Institutional food-service provider with experience serving correctional facilities
Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver nutritious, high-volume meals
Strong food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance practices
Experience working with government agencies and secure facilities

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