Jackson County - Request for Proposals for Inmate Food Service Program - JC-958-101226
Jackson CountyCounty · Jackson, MI- Due
- Nov 23, 2026
- 21 days left
- Posted
- Oct 26, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
The 30-second brief
Jackson County is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to provide an Inmate Food Service Program for the Jackson County Office of the Sheriff, covering both the Wesley Street facility (averaging 175 inmates daily, maximum capacity 205) and the Chanter Road facility (averaging 100 inmates daily, maximum capacity 257). Services include providing nutritionally sound breakfast, lunch, dinner, and to-go sack or boxed meals 365 days a year, food transport between jails, a website and kiosk system for inmate cash handling and deposits, and a transition plan. The resulting contract will be a statewide cooperative contract through CoPro+ to allow piggybacking by other Michigan municipalities. The initial contract term is five (5) years. Proposals are due by November 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting on November 3, 2026.
Single Aggregated Fixed Per Meal Price
Evaluation Factors for Statement of Work (Sections 1.1 – 1.6) - 40 points, Company Profile (Section 2.1) - 10 points, References (Section 2.2) - 30 points, Pricing (Sections 1.7, 1.8, 1.9 and Attachment A) - 20 points
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Summary
Jackson County is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to provide an Inmate Food Service Program for the Jackson County Office of the Sheriff, covering both the Wesley Street facility (averaging 175 inmates daily, maximum capacity 205) and the Chanter Road facility (averaging 100 inmates daily, maximum capacity 257).
Services include providing nutritionally sound breakfast, lunch, dinner, and to-go sack or boxed meals 365 days a year, food transport between jails, a website and kiosk system for inmate cash handling and deposits, and a transition plan. The resulting contract will be a statewide cooperative contract through CoPro+ to allow piggybacking by other Michigan municipalities. The initial contract term is five (5) years. Proposals are due by November 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting on November 3, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Evaluation Factors for Statement of Work (Sections 1.1 – 1.6) - 40 points, Company Profile (Section 2.1) - 10 points, References (Section 2.2) - 30 points, Pricing (Sections 1.7, 1.8, 1.9 and Attachment A) - 20 points
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Single Aggregated Fixed Per Meal Price
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
8- Attachment A - Pricing Sheet
- Cover Letter
- Executive Summary
- Letter of Transmittal
- Vendor's Experience
- References
- Certificates of Insurance
- Company Profile
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Jackson, MI
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Jackson County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 23, 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. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected].
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Jackson County in MI, 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 are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Single Aggregated Fixed Per Meal Price. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Evaluation Factors for Statement of Work (Sections 1.1 – 1.6) - 40 points, Company Profile (Section 2.1) - 10 points, References (Section 2.2) - 30 points, Pricing (Sections 1.7, 1.8, 1.9 and Attachme..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Jackson County?
All active and historical solicitations from Jackson County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Jackson County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 23, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
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 - Pricing Sheet, Cover Letter, Executive Summary, Letter of Transmittal, Vendor's Experience, References, Certificates of Insurance, Company Profile. Review the full document from Jackson County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Jackson, MI. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.