Invitation for Bid for Food Products for Self-Operated Food Services

The Mississippi Department of Corrections is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for food products for self-operated food services. The IFB aims to provide food products for all MDOC facilities. The contract will be for a period of 36 months, with the option to renew for two additional 12-month periods. The contractor will be required to deliver food products to the designated facilities, and the price will be $2.45 per inmate per day. The contractor must also provide a performance bond in the amount of $1,000,000. • The contract will require the contractor to deliver food products to the main facilities (MSP, CMCF, and SMCI) on a weekly basis and to the Community Work Centers (CWCs) and Restitution Centers (RCs) every two weeks. • The contractor must maintain an automated inventory management system and provide training to MDOC staff on its use. • The contractor must also provide market information related to product condition and quality, pricing trends, and new products. • The contract includes provisions for termination, including termination for convenience, default, and bankruptcy. • The contractor must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including those related to food safety and handling. • The contract includes provisions for payment, including the requirement for the contractor to accept electronic payments. • The contractor must maintain records and provide access to them as required by the contract and applicable laws.