7483 - Inmate & Staff Meal Services for Washtenaw County Sheriff

A.    The Sheriff’s Office is seeking a vendor for the purpose of providing high quality food services for a Jail with a rated capacity of 404 inmates and an average daily population of 360 inmates. Food is expected to be visually appealing, palatable, fresh, and of a high quality. Food and food service operations must meet or exceed established nutritional and health standards which may include but are not limited to those set forth by the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) in their Administrative Rules for Jails and Lockups, the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC), and the American Corrections Association (ACA). The menu is expected to be creative with selections that include fresh fruits and vegetables and offer minimally processed foods, no powdered milk, and no meat substitutes. The Jail is capable of providing storage to secure inventory and general support for vendor’s staff, if applicable.