Worth County Board of Commissioners Food Service Provider for Worth County Jail RFP 2026
Worth CountyCounty · Worth County, GA- Due
- Aug 17, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jul 15, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Don Whitaker
- (229) 776-8211
The 30-second brief
Worth County is soliciting proposals for a food service provider for its new jail facility. The contract includes meal preparation for 90-160 inmates, staff meals, and potential capital investment in kitchen equipment.
Four weeks of sample menus, Contingency plan, Fee structure, Transition and startup plan, Emergency feeding plan, Quality assurance program
Capital investment in modernization, equipment reliability, operational efficiency, long-term partnership value
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Summary
Worth County is soliciting proposals for a food service provider for its new jail facility. The contract includes meal preparation for 90-160 inmates, staff meals, and potential capital investment in kitchen equipment.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Capital investment in modernization
- Equipment reliability
- Operational efficiency
- Long-term partnership value
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Four weeks of sample menus
- Contingency plan
- Fee structure
- Transition and startup plan
- Emergency feeding plan
- Quality assurance program
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- One original proposal
- Five copies
- Flash drive
- Annual report or evidence of financial stability
- Five current food services contracts/references
- Submit to
- 201 N. Main St., Suite 30, Sylvester, Ga 31791
- Scope location
- Sylvester, GA
- Reported agency
- Worth County Board of Commissioners
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Worth County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is August 17, 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: 201 N. Main St., Suite 30, Sylvester, Ga 31791. For questions, contact Don Whitaker.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Worth County in GA, 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 Don Whitaker at (229) 776-8211. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Four weeks of sample menus, Contingency plan, Fee structure, Transition and startup plan, Emergency feeding plan, Quality assurance program. 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: "Capital investment in modernization, equipment reliability, operational efficiency, long-term partnership value" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Worth County?
All active and historical solicitations from Worth County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Worth 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 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
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: One original proposal, five copies, flash drive, annual report or evidence of financial stability, five current food services contracts/references. Review the full document from Worth 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: Sylvester, GA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.