Madisonville Recruit Lunches FY26

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT), issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) on February 12, 2026, for catering services to provide lunch meals to recruits at the Madisonville Regional Police Training Center located at 755 Industrial Road, Madisonville, Kentucky. The RFQ seeks qualified vendors to deliver lunch services Monday through Friday between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM for up to 30 students from March 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026. Vendors must be located within a 30-mile radius of the training center and are responsible for providing a variety of meal options including hot and cold selections with healthy alternatives that accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies, with meals not exceeding $15.00 per student including beverages. All eating utensils and supplies, including silverware, cups, plates, napkins, and condiments, must be provided by the vendor. The evaluation methodology allocates 90 points to price and 10 points to delivery performance, with the Commonwealth reserving the right to select up to two caterers from bids received. Responses were due February 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST, with no bidders' conference or site visit scheduled. Vendors must submit a notarized Required Annual Affidavit, provide proof of business location within the 30-mile radius, and demonstrate capacity to accommodate various food allergies and dietary requirements.

Kentucky resident bidders are eligible for reciprocal preference under KRS 45A.490-494 if they meet applicable residency requirements. Qualified bidders, including Kentucky Correctional Industries and nonprofits serving individuals with disabilities, receive preference equal to 15-20 percent of maximum points. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. The maximum contract value is $20,000 per fiscal year, with vendors permitted to submit invoices monthly or bi-weekly with payment due within 30 working days of invoice receipt. All vendors must comply with applicable Kentucky statutes regarding taxes, wages, occupational safety, unemployment compensation, and workers' compensation. DOCJT will provide weekly class rosters that students must sign for meal tracking purposes, and gratuity is not the responsibility of DOCJT.