2026006 Jail Food Services Bid

The Jefferson Davis Parish Police Jury is seeking a qualified vendor to provide complete inmate food services for its correctional facilities. The contractor must supply nutritious, palatable meals meeting American Correctional Association standards and daily allowance requirements, maintain all necessary food‑service licenses, carry required insurance, and furnish a bid bond for contracts exceeding $50,000. The bid is sealed, with submission deadlines and mandatory compliance with Louisiana’s E‑Verify program. • Provide all food service operations for inmates, including menu planning, preparation, cooking, and delivery. • Must meet ACA nutritional standards and daily caloric allowances. • Contractor must hold appropriate food‑service permits, general liability ($1M per occurrence/$2M aggregate), automobile liability ($1M), and workers’ compensation; owner listed as additional insured. • Required bid bond for contracts > $50,000; all bidders must be E‑Verify participants. • Submissions due Sept 22, 2026 12:00 PM CST; award tentative Oct 18, 2026.