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St. Mary’s County Government·Maryland

Jail Food Services

Closes 9/28/2026$3M – $6MRequest for Proposal
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Description

The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a qualified contractor to operate full‑service food provision for the 331‑bed St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center (SMCDRC) and its staff. The contract requires on‑site preparation of three daily meals for inmates (regular, ovo‑lacto‑vegetarian, medical/religious special diets) and one meal per shift for correctional staff, plus grab‑and‑go options, vending, uniform services, cleaning, and a Continuity of Operations (COOP) plan for food and laundry emergencies. The contractor must manage menu development, nutrition compliance, USDA commodity use, ServSafe certification, vocational training for inmates, and maintain all required licenses, insurance, and staffing (including a registered dietitian). The award will be based on technical and cost proposals, with a sealed‑bid deadline of September 28, 2026.

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Contact

Brandon Hayden(Procurement Point of Contact)

[email protected]

(301) 475-4200 Ext: 71223

Key dates

Opened
8/26/2026
Questions due
9/11/2026
Closes
9/28/2026

Last updated

Details

Type
Request for Proposal
Industry
Food and Beverage Services
NAICS
722310
Solicitation №
27-DC-152154

Budget estimate

$3,000,000 – $6,000,000

The contract will cover daily meals for roughly 331 inmates (≈ 1,000 meals/day) plus staff meals and related services. Assuming an average cost of $10 per meal (including food, labor, and overhead) yields an annual spend of about $3.7 million. Adding revenue for laundry, training, uniforms, and COOP readiness could push total contract value to $4–6 million. Profit margins for food‑service contractors in government settings typically range from 8‑15 %, so the contractor could expect earnings in the low‑to‑mid‑million dollar range.

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