RFP - Food Services Worth County Jail
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- PE-77201-NONST-2027-000000024
- State
- Georgia
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- NIGP codes
- UNSPSC codes
- Point of contact
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- Don Whitaker sheriffwhitaker@worthcosheriff.com (229) 776-8211
Opportunity details come from ssl.doas.state.ga.us. Updated .
About this opportunity
Worth County Board of Commissioners is requesting proposals for food service operations at Worth County Jail, with sealed proposals due August 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., a mandatory pre-bid facility tour on July 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., and questions due July 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
The scope encompasses full food service management for a new jail facility at 310 S. Isabella Street, Sylvester, Georgia, with an expected opening in September 2026 and anticipated average population of 90–100 inmates (maximum capacity 160). The provider must employ a trained Food Service Director, prepare meals meeting 2,800 calories per day per Georgia Jail Standards and American Correctional Association requirements, develop four weeks of sample menus, and provide contingency plans for operational disruptions, quality assurance programs, transition and startup plans, and emergency feeding and continuity-of-operations plans. The provider is responsible for all food costs, supplies, and janitorial materials. Inmate trustees will assist with food preparation under provider supervision. Worth County requires five holiday spirit lifter meals annually at no additional charge.
The initial contract term is one year commencing upon facility opening, with renewal options for up to two additional one-year terms. Either party may terminate with 90 days' written notice. The provider must carry workers' compensation insurance (minimum $1,000,000), general liability insurance ($1,000,000 combined single limit), and professional liability insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate).
Proposals must include per-meal fee pricing, staffing levels, equipment assessments and modernization recommendations, and compliance with specified USDA food grade minimums. Proposers must submit one original and five copies plus a flash drive. Worth County reserves the right to require oral presentations, facility walkthroughs, and tasting demonstrations from selected finalists prior to award, and reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.
Opportunity text
Worth County Board of Commissioners July 15, 2026 Request For Proposals Food Services for Worth County Jail Sealed proposals will be accepted at the Worth County Board of Commissioners Office until August 17, 2026, at 2 p.m. at which time the proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud. Proposals must be in a sealed envelope plainly marked ¿Sealed Proposal¿Food Service for Worth County Jail¿ and addressed to the County Clerk, Angela Harrah at 201 N. Main St., Suite 30 Sylvester, Ga 31791. Proposals will not be accepted after the called time. Questions may be directed to Sheriff Don Whitaker 229-776-8211 sheriffwhitaker@worthcosheriff.com The County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals when it is determined that the rejection of one or more of the proposals is in the best interest of the County. It is the policy of the County to promote equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, familiar status, handicap, or national origin. Thank you for your interest in doing business with Worth County.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFP (Food Services for Worth County Jail).docx | DOCX document |
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