Jefferson County Sheriff's Office - Jail Food Services - RFP JCSO-04 (2026)
Jefferson CountyCounty · Jefferson County, WA- Due
- Nov 23, 2026
- 20 days left
- Posted
- Oct 26, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- David Fortino
The 30-second brief
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is seeking proposals from qualified food service providers to provide meal services for inmates of the Jefferson County Jail located in Port Hadlock, Washington. The work includes daily food service operations, including three meals per day (one cold and two hot meals) meeting 2600 calorie requirements, menu planning, food preparation, kitchen sanitation, inventory management, and coordination with jail staff. The facility has a design capacity of 57 beds and houses adult male and female inmates. Proposals are due by November 23, 2026, at 4:30 PM PST. The initial contract term is three years with potential renewals up to a total of five years. Evaluation criteria include responsiveness, applicant experience, ability to meet schedule, key team member qualifications, and proposed staffing plan and pricing.
Responsiveness of the RFP (20 points), applicant ability and history of successfully completing contracts (20 points), ability to meet schedule (10 points), qualifications of key team members (25 points), proposed staffing plan and pricing (25 points)
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Summary
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is seeking proposals from qualified food service providers to provide meal services for inmates of the Jefferson County Jail located in Port Hadlock, Washington.
The work includes daily food service operations, including three meals per day (one cold and two hot meals) meeting 2600 calorie requirements, menu planning, food preparation, kitchen sanitation, inventory management, and coordination with jail staff. The facility has a design capacity of 57 beds and houses adult male and female inmates. Proposals are due by November 23, 2026, at 4:30 PM PST. The initial contract term is three years with potential renewals up to a total of five years. Evaluation criteria include responsiveness, applicant experience, ability to meet schedule, key team member qualifications, and proposed staffing plan and pricing.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Responsiveness of the RFP (20 points), applicant ability and history of successfully completing contracts (20 points), ability to meet schedule (10 points), qualifications of key team members (25 points), proposed staffing plan and pricing (25 points)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Exhibits B and C
- Signed Request for Proposals document
- State business license
- Insurance certificate
- Statement of qualifications
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Port Hadlock, WA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Jefferson County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 23, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact David Fortino.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Jefferson County in WA, 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.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is David Fortino. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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: "Responsiveness of the RFP (20 points), applicant ability and history of successfully completing contracts (20 points), ability to meet schedule (10 points), qualifications of key team members (25 poin..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Jefferson County?
All active and historical solicitations from Jefferson County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Jefferson 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 3 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: Exhibits B and C, signed Request for Proposals document, state business license, insurance certificate, statement of qualifications. Review the full document from Jefferson 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: Port Hadlock, WA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.