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Warren County, Mississippi is seeking a Request for Proposals (RFP 2025-1103) for on-site inmate food preparation services at its detention facilities. The procurement specifically requires a qualified contractor to provide complete food services utilizing the kitchen facility at the Warren County Jail. Prospective bidders must complete a mandatory site inspection and attend a pre-proposal conference scheduled for December 29, 2025, at 2:00 PM, located at the Warren County Board of Supervisors Building in Vicksburg. Sealed proposals are due by 10:00 AM local time on January 7, 2026, and must be submitted through Central Bidding's online platform. Bidders are required to submit a Surety Bond equivalent to five percent of their total bid amount, and must provide an affidavit confirming their facility site visit, with failure to do so resulting in automatic proposal rejection. The county intends to award contracts to both a Primary and Alternate Contractor, reserving the right to reject any proposals and determine contractor responsibility.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and Payment Bond, each valued at $50,000, along with comprehensive proof of insurance upon contract award. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the comprehensive bonding requirements suggest a substantial contract value for food service operations. Interested parties can obtain complete specification packages and submission instructions through the Central Bidding website. For procedural questions, vendors should contact Victoria Bell, Warren County Purchasing Agent, at 601-638-7428 or victoriab@warrencountyms.gov, and for technical bidding platform inquiries, Central Bidding can be reached at 225-810-4814. The Warren County Board of Supervisors maintains significant discretion in the award process, including the ability to award to multiple contractors and waive informalities in proposal submissions.