Jail Food Services

Jefferson County is seeking a provider to manage food services at the Jefferson County Jail, including preparing and serving three meals daily, purchasing food and supplies, and operating the kitchen.

Jefferson County > Sheriff's Office


General
Open
JCSO-04
Nov 23, 2026 04:30 PM
Oct 26, 2026 12:00 AM
3 years base + 2 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
dfortino@co.jefferson.wa.us
+13603449743
81 Elkins Road, Port Hadlock, WA, USA
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Description

Jefferson County seeks an experienced correctional food service provider to manage meal services for jail inmates. The contractor must provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week; plan menus, including special diets; purchase and manage food and supplies; prepare and serve meals; and perform routine kitchen cleaning. The contractor must meet applicable food safety requirements and American Correctional Association standards, provide qualified staff and a food service manager, and coordinate with jail staff. Screened inmate workers may assist with food preparation, meal delivery, and kitchen sanitation.

Classification Codes
NAICS722310Food Service Contractors
PSCS203Food Services
Smart Codes
correctional food servicesinmate meal preparationjail kitchen operations
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Oct 26, 2026-RFP Issued
Oct 26, 2026-Facility Walkthrough (optional)
Nov 16, 2026-Questions Due
Nov 17, 2026-Answers to Questions Released
Nov 24, 2026 12:30 AM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Nov 24, 2026-Selection of Apparently Successful Proposal
Requirements
Required
  • Workers Compensation and Employers Liability
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 1 reference
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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