Operation and Management of Food Service

The Ohio Competitive Selection IDV (CSP900122) is a mandatory use contract for food service operations and management within the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction. The contract enables the procurement of comprehensive cafeteria and meal services for correctional institutions, including standard three-meal daily services, kosher/halal religious meal options, and COVID-19 related meal packaging. Specific services cover on-site cafeteria management, delivered meal services, and include additional programmatic elements such as inmate training and educational programming focused on employment skills.

The contract is awarded to ARAMARK Correctional Services, based in Philadelphia, PA, through the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS). The IDV has a total performance period from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2027, with an initial contract term of four years and a 24-month renewal option. The per diem rate incrementally increases from $3.954 to $4.989 per inmate over the contract lifecycle, with specific provisions for kosher/halal meals and potential price adjustments based on market conditions. The contract covers statewide Ohio correctional facilities and operates as a competitive selection contract type.