The St. Clair County Sheriffs Department is seeking proposals for inmate food services. Proposals are due November 28, 2025, at 5:00 PM. A pre-proposal tour is available on November 13 and 14, 2025. The contract period is intended to be from January 1 to December 31, 2026, with potential for renewal. Pricing must be guaranteed for the initial 12-month term. Proposals must be submitted electronically. The county will consider bid prices, references, financial capability, and other factors in the award decision. Insurance requirements must be met, and certificates provided. Questions must be received by November 17, 2025, at noon.
The bid notice states proposals are due on or before but no later than november 28, 2025 at 5: 00 pm.
Payment to contractor will be made in accordance with the local government prompt payment act.
The bid notice states he st. clair county intends to award this contract in whole to the lowest responsive and responsible offeror in the sheriffs opinion, criteria will includeconsideration will be given to the numerous intangiblesnon monetary items included in this rfp that follows all specification, terms and conditions contained herein.
The bid notice states only vendors who have demonstrated the ability to provide inmate services at competitive rates, with timely delivery of services, and abiding by correctional policiesprocedures of government customers of comparable size will be considered for award of the contract.
A tour of the facilities will be available to interested vendors on november 13, 2025 beginning at 10: 00 am and november 14, 2025 beginning at 2: 00 pm.
Offerors who submit a proposal in response to this rfp may be required to make an oral presentation of their proposal. this will include providing sample 90day menus and 3 sample meals of the sheriffs choosing.