Food Services - Fresno County Jail & Juvenile Justice Campus

The County of Fresno, on behalf of the Sheriff‑Coroner’s Office and the Probation Department, is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive management of correctional and youth food services for the Fresno County Jail and Juvenile Justice Campus. The contract covers two mandatory groups – Group I (Sheriff’s Office correctional facilities) serving approximately 619,735 meals over a three‑month period (Jan‑Mar 2026) and Group II (Juvenile Justice Campus) serving about 19,564 meals and 5,839 snacks in the same period. Bidders must submit proposals for **both** groups; single‑group bids are not accepted. The award will be a three‑year contract with two optional one‑year extensions, and the work will be performed from the County’s central kitchen (200 H Street, Fresno) which operates 24/7 and includes cooking, preparation, tray‑washing, and storage areas. Key dates include an RFP issue date of Aug 24 2026, a pre‑bid conference/site inspection on Sep 3 2026, questions due Sep 14 2026, and final submission deadline Sep 30 2026. The vendor must meet extensive compliance requirements (HIPAA, data security, insurance, licensing, etc.) and provide detailed cost proposals, menus, nutritional standards, and certifications. • Manage > 640,000 meals per quarter across adult and juvenile facilities • Provide staffing, menu planning, nutrition compliance, equipment maintenance, and on‑site logistics • Operate under a 3‑year term (possible 5‑year total with extensions) • Must submit full bid package electronically; pre‑bid conference attendance is encouraged but not mandatory • Compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (HIPAA, Buy‑American, labor, safety) is required.