INMATE FOOD SERVICE & OFFICER DINING ROOM

The County of McHenry seeks a qualified firm to provide comprehensive inmate food services, officer dining room meals, and full‑service commissary operations for its adult correctional facility. The contract requires daily three‑meal service for inmates, hot‑breakfast and hot‑lunch for staff, development of multiple menu cycles (including special‑diet, low‑cost, and heart‑healthier menus) certified by a registered dietitian, staffing with certified sanitation managers, and management of inmate labor under PREA guidelines. Additionally, the vendor must install and operate at least 22 inmate kiosks, integrate software with CoreForce, IC Solutions, and Access Corrections, handle inventory, reporting, and a 33 % commission on gross sales, and provide 24/7 technical support. The award will be a multi‑year fixed‑price contract with two mandatory years (Dec 1 2026‑Nov 30 2028) and two optional extensions through 2030. • Daily three‑meal service for ~350 inmates, meeting nutritional standards (≈1,800‑2,000 kcal/day). • Officer Dining Room (ODR) hot‑breakfast and hot‑lunch service, 5 days/week. • Commissary kiosk installation (≥22 kiosks), software integration, weekly sales/credit reporting, and commission handling. • Mandatory staffing, sanitation certifications, background screening, and PREA training. • Contract length: 2 mandatory years with optional extensions up to 4 years total.