Richland County Sheriff’s Office – Inmate Meal Services

Richland County is seeking bids for inmate meal services for the Richland County Jail, with the contract covering the calendar year 2026. The solicitation targets vendors capable of preparing and delivering meals to the jail, which currently lacks an on-site kitchen facility. The county typically houses 20-30 inmates, with recent populations trending in the lower 20s. The procurement requires a vendor to prepare meals off-site and deliver them to the detention facility, ensuring complete nutritional services for inmates. Bids must be submitted by 4:00 PM on September 4th, 2025, with two delivery options: in-person at the Administrative Office (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) or via mail to the Richland County Sheriff's Office. Interested bidders must contact Amber Muckler at 608-647-8906 or amber.muckler@co.richland.wi.us to obtain comprehensive bid details, terms, and conditions. The solicitation is officially authorized by Sheriff Clay J. Porter and will follow standard county government procurement procedures.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the available documentation. The solicitation does not provide information about incumbent vendors, existing meal service contractors, or specific integration requirements for food service infrastructure. Similarly, no explicit budget range or potential contract value was disclosed in the procurement documents. The bid is open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the county's meal service requirements for the jail population. Additional details regarding vendor qualifications, meal specifications, pricing structures, or evaluation criteria would require direct communication with the Richland County Sheriff's Office administrative staff. Potential bidders are encouraged to contact the office directly to obtain a comprehensive understanding of the procurement's specific requirements and expectations.