When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due August 10, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 3, 2026.

It was issued by Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office. The work is located in Traverse City, Michigan, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Correctional food service provider with jail or detention facility experience. Commercial kitchen operations firm capable of year-round meal production. Company experienced in menu planning, annual menu review, and nutritional compliance. Vendor with food purchasing and supply chain management capabilities. Firm able to meet strict meal scheduling and institutional service requirements. Regional or Michigan-based provider able to attend mandatory pre-bid activities and support ongoing operations.

Jail Inmate Food Services (Due August 10, 2026)

A government authority in Traverse City, Michigan is soliciting a contractor to manage jail kitchen operations and provide daily inmate meal services. The contract will run for three years and includes a mandatory pre-bid conference.

Must be a qualified organization capable of providing jail food services
Must attend the mandatory pre-bid conference on July 23rd, 2026
Must submit a sealed proposal with an original and 4 copies
Must provide a proposed contract as part of the RFP
Must maintain public liability and worker's compensation insurance
Must agree to indemnify, defend, and save harmless the county
Must ensure all kitchen staff undergo a fingerprint-based background check
Must provide menu supervision by a registered dietitian
Must adhere to Michigan Department of Corrections and Michigan Public Health Code requirements
Must provide three meals per day for inmates
Must provide therapeutic/special diets as prescribed by the jail medical director
Must provide training programs for staff and inmate workers (e.g., ServSafe)
Must provide a per-meal rate that remains consistent for the contract duration
Must provide a 'no soy' option per-meal rate

Pre-Bid Conference: July 23rd, 2026

Sealed proposals due: August 10th, 2026

Projected Award Date: September 28th, 2026

Projected Service Start Date: January 1st, 2027

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A government authority in Traverse City, Michigan is seeking a vendor to provide jail inmate food services and oversee the overall operation of kitchen facilities. The selected contractor will be responsible for kitchen operations, including menu supervision with annual review, as well as the purchasing of food and related supplies.

The scope of services includes preparing and serving three inmate meals per day throughout the calendar year. Meals must be served at regular mealtimes during each 24-hour period, with no more than 14 hours between the evening meal and breakfast except in emergency situations when meal service is not possible.

A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 23, 2026, and all questions must be submitted by August 3, 2026. The anticipated contract term is three years.

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