Polk County Juvenile Detention Meat Products

The Polk County Juvenile Detention Facility is seeking bids for Meat Products. The selected vendor will provide meat products to the facility for a one-year period, with the option for Polk County to extend the agreement for an additional two one-year periods. The vendor must guarantee prices for the one-year period and deliver products every two weeks on a predetermined schedule. The facility currently houses approximately 33-35 juveniles and prepares around 60 meals per day. Key requirements for the vendor include: • Providing documentation to verify the percentage of U.S. content in any processed end product • Complying with the Buy American provision • Meeting Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) requirements • Ensuring product shelf life is monitored and products are not outdated and are free from damage • Delivering on a pre-determined schedule • Notifying the facility's designee of any expected delays in delivery • Being responsible for any increased costs as a result of failure to meet the delivery schedule