Specifications include, but are not limited to: Vendor must be able to deliver high quality food service that can be audited against established nutritional and health standards. Must have experience in correctional feeding with proven effectiveness in administering large scale corrections food service programs. Must currently have at least (3) similar size facilities under contract for the same services requested who obtained accredidation as a result of their efforts Vendor must be able to operate the food service program in a cost-effective manner, implement a written food service plan with clear objectives, polices, procedures and annual evaulation of compliance. Vendor will maintain collaborative relationship with Sheriff and other County offices and operate food service program in a humane manner with respect to inmates right to basic health and nutritional standards. Vendor must detail in proposal the hiring process to be utilized and a method to provide information regarding work history of prospective employees. All employees are subject to background check(s) and employer issued random drug screenings. A Drug-Free Work place Affidavit should be included in proposal. Must include a fourteen (14) day staffing schedule, by shift, by positions, total hours worked per week, and pay rates for each individual. Staffing plan to include: (a) On-site General Manager who resides within 30 miles of the facilities with a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience and resume indicating specific correctional experience, current contract information, locations of correctional facilities worked, including dates of service. (b) Food Director, (salaried employee) with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience and a resume indicating specific correctional experience, current contract information, and locations of correctional facilities worked, including dates of service. (c) Registered dietician available for menu development and planning, diet consultation and nutritional advice and able to visit the County locations at least twice a year to observe operations and make suggestions. A copy of the Dietitian’s ADA registration must be included in the proposals response along with a resume. (d) Support personnel by shift and position. Include hours worked and pay rates and staff training.