"Bid #26-31 "FOOD SERVICES - JAIL"

The City of Birmingham is seeking a vendor to provide full‑service food production for the Birmingham City Jail, serving approximately 190 inmates and 95 staff members. The contract will run up to three years, with a guaranteed price for the first year and fixed prices for years two and three. The vendor must deliver three hot meals per day, seven days a week, supply all food and related supplies, operate a mobile kitchen on‑site, and meet all health, safety, and nutrition standards. The award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bid, subject to council approval. • Provide three hot meals daily (≈285 meals total per day including staff) meeting a 2,500‑calorie minimum per inmate. • Supply all food, consumables, mobile kitchen equipment, and maintain a three‑day emergency food stock on‑site. • Staff the service with at least one employee per shift; district manager must have ≥5 years correction‑facility feeding experience and all staff must pass background checks and annual training. • Submit quarterly menus with nutritional analysis, handle USDA‑donated commodities, and furnish required insurance, bonds, and certifications (E‑Verify, DBE encouragement).