Food Service for Juvenile Detention Center

Johnson County's Corrections Department is seeking a qualified supplier to provide comprehensive food services for the Juvenile Detention Center. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing quality meal service to detained individuals and Corrections personnel, ensuring healthy quality food options, and maintaining staffing levels that allow for preparation and meal service. The contractor must also accommodate medically necessary and religious-based dietary needs, develop and maintain a reliable system to receive and implement special diet requirements, and ensure that all food service operations comply with food safety and sanitation regulations. The contract will be effective from the date of the notice of award through January 31, 2027, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods. Key aspects of the job include: • Providing three snacks and full meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner each day • Accommodating special dietary needs, including vegetarian, gluten-free, and lactose-free options • Developing and maintaining a reliable system to receive and implement special diet requirements • Ensuring that all food service operations comply with food safety and sanitation regulations • Providing a staff member to serve as a liaison and point of contact for the JCMHC Program Administrators • Participating in quarterly menu performance reviews with designated Corrections Department staff