Cameron County Jail System Food Services RFP #1441 - 2026
Cameron County, Cameron County, TX·County
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- Reported Agency
- Cameron County Purchasing
- Scope Location
- Brownsville, TX
SUMMARY
Cameron County is soliciting proposals for Jail System Food Services under RFP #1441. The scope includes providing three daily meals for inmates and staff, including hot meals, cold dinner options, medical snacks, and special religious or medical diets (Kosher, Halal, ADA, renal, cardiac). The vendor is responsible for food preparation, vehicle transport of food, providing smallwares (trays, sporks, cups), and managing food service operations across multiple facilities including CRDC, DC1, and OCJ. Inmate trusties are available for labor excluding direct food handling. The contract is anticipated to start October 1, 2026. Proposals must adhere to specific nutritional requirements, including a minimum of 68g of protein daily. Submissions are due no later than September 9, 2026.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Sealed bid package, Signed addendums, Meal plans, Pricing schedules
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A (current inmate menu), Attachment B (invoices), Attachment C (12 month average population)
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Common questions about this solicitation, answered from the record.
How do I respond to this RFP from Cameron County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 9, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation.
Where can I find more RFPs from Cameron County?
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Attachment A (current inmate menu), Attachment B (invoices), Attachment C (12 month average population). Review the full document from Cameron County for the complete list.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Cameron County in TX, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Brownsville, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Sealed bid package, Signed addendums, Meal plans, Pricing schedules. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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