Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office - Jail Food Services RFP - JCSO-04 (2026)
Jefferson HealthcarePublic Hospital · Port Townsend, 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 inmate meal services at the Jefferson County Jail located in Port Hadlock, Washington. The contractor will supply daily food services including breakfast, lunch, and dinner meeting ACA standards, 2600 calories, and special medical or religious diets. The contract term is 3 years with potential renewals up to 5 years. Proposals are due by November 23, 2026, at 4:30 PM PST. Evaluation criteria include responsiveness, contractor experience, schedule adherence, key team qualifications, and proposed staffing plan and pricing.
Responsiveness of the RFP (20 points), applicant's ability and history (20 points), demonstrated 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 inmate meal services at the Jefferson County Jail located in Port Hadlock, Washington.
The contractor will supply daily food services including breakfast, lunch, and dinner meeting ACA standards, 2600 calories, and special medical or religious diets. The contract term is 3 years with potential renewals up to 5 years. Proposals are due by November 23, 2026, at 4:30 PM PST. Evaluation criteria include responsiveness, contractor experience, schedule adherence, key team qualifications, and proposed staffing plan and pricing.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Exhibits B and C
- Insurance certificates
- Washington State business license
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Port Hadlock, WA
- Reported agency
- Jefferson County
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Jefferson Healthcare?
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 Healthcare 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's ability and history (20 points), demonstrated ability to meet schedule (10 points), qualifications of key team members (25 points), proposed staffing..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Jefferson Healthcare?
All active and historical solicitations from Jefferson Healthcare are tracked and searchable. As a public hospital agency, Jefferson Healthcare 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, insurance certificates, Washington State business license. Review the full document from Jefferson Healthcare 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.