118-20241106161930 Benton

Benton County, Mississippi is seeking sealed bids for a food catering contract to feed prisoners in the Benton County Jail. The procurement is for a comprehensive meal service contract covering the period from January 2, 2025 through January 1, 2026, with potential extension options up to a total of five years. Bidders must possess a valid food catering permit and current food certification validation, and will be responsible for providing nutritionally compliant meals that meet all correctional facility dietary standards. Sealed bids will be accepted until 9:00 A.M. on Monday, December 2, 2024, with the Board of Supervisors reserving the right to reject any or all proposals. The contract requires vendors to maintain strict adherence to nutritional requirements, with immediate cancellation possible if these standards are not met. Evaluation criteria appear to focus on the vendor's ability to consistently provide appropriate meal services for incarcerated individuals, with an emphasis on food safety, nutritional quality, and regulatory compliance.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the available documentation. The procurement does not indicate a predefined budget range or award value for the food catering services. The contract appears to be an open competitive bid without limitations on vendor size or type, provided they can meet the required food certification and permitting standards. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the available documents. The contract represents a straightforward food service procurement for a county detention facility, with the primary goal of providing appropriate meal services for prisoners. The Board of Supervisors maintains flexibility in the contract terms, including the potential to extend the agreement for up to five years total, subject to mutual agreement with the selected vendor.