RFP for inmate food service at Polk County Jail. Proposals due November 5, 2026, 2:00 PM CST via BidNet Direct. Prebid conference October 14, 2026, at the jail; RSVP by October 8, 2026. Questions due October 16, 2026. Contract term 3 years starting January 1, 2027, with two 1-year extensions. Provider supplies food purchasing network, consulting, dietitian services, and software. County handles onsite preparation. Iowa preference applies. Payment net 30 days. Protests within 3 days of nonaward notification.
Proposals must be submitted by November 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. The RFP states: proposals will be allowed until 2:00 p. m. cst, thursday, november 5, 2026.
Payments are net 30 days after receiving an invoice. The RFP states: payments will be made net 30 days after receiving an invoice or pay application that includes detailed information of goods and services provided.
The award is based on best match to requirements, not lowest cost. The RFP states: the owner reserves the right to award this contract not necessarily to the firm with the lowest cost, but to the firm which will provide the best match to the requirements of this rfp.
Providers must demonstrate experience in detention facilities of similar size and scope. The RFP states: experience shall include current service in correctional facilities of similar size and scope.
A prebid conference will be held at the jail. The RFP states: a prebid conference will be held on wednesday, october 14, 2026 beginning at 10:00 a. m. , cst, at the polk county jail.
Protests must be filed within 3 days of nonaward notification. The RFP states: the provider has the right to protest that intent to award within three 3 days of receiving the notification of nonaward.
Failure to supply requested information may cause rejection. The RFP states: failure to supply any information requested to accompany proposals may be cause for rejection of the proposal as noncompliant.