CONTRACTING OF INMATE COMMISSARY SERVICES

The Middlesex County Department of Public Safety and Health, Office of Adult Corrections Center and Youth Services, is seeking bids for inmate commissary services. The contract will be for a period of 24 months, and the successful bidder will be required to provide a wide range of items, including food, clothing, and personal care products, to inmates at the Adult Corrections Center. The bidder will also be responsible for managing the commissary system, including processing orders, handling payments, and maintaining accurate records. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, and the County reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Some key requirements for the bidder include: • Providing a list of references for similar services • Supplying all pedigree information for employees or subcontracted vendors • Completing a Child Abuse Record Information Form for any employee performing services within the Youth Shelter and the Youth Detention Center • Integrating processes with the current and future Jail Management Systems (JMS) • Providing a facility-wide banking software with specific functionality • Installing kiosks in the Receiving and Discharge area as well as the main lobby for adding funds to an inmate's account • Transferring all inmate funds to debit cards upon release.