Food Service for Douglas County Department of Corrections

This RFP seeks a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive food‑service operations for the Douglas County Department of Corrections, including inmate meals, staff “grab‑and‑go” meals, and related catering functions. The contract will be for a base period of five years beginning December 1, 2026, with up‑to‑five one‑year extensions at the County’s option. The vendor must manage procurement, preparation, delivery, menu planning, nutrition compliance, staffing (including inmate workers), equipment maintenance, and emergency continuity. Mandatory pre‑proposal conference is scheduled for July 30, 2026; questions are due August 13, 2026; proposals are due September 2, 2026. The award is expected September 30, 2026. • Provide daily meals for inmates and staff across two correctional facilities in Omaha, NE. • Operate a “grab‑and‑go” market for staff in a new lounge slated for late‑2026 opening. • Supply menu development, food inventories, equipment, sanitation, and safety compliance (ACA, NCCHC, Nebraska standards). • Staff a full‑time on‑site Food Service Director and additional personnel; maintain uniform and training requirements. • Submit cost proposal separate from technical proposal; no performance bond required; insurance minimums specified. • Contract includes staffing reimbursement provisions for unfilled hours and annual salary rate updates.