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Maryland Kent County Government·Maryland

RFP KCDC #26-09 - Kent County Detention Center Food Catering and Cafeteria Services

Closes 2/19/2026$2.5M – $7.5MRequest for Proposal
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Description

The County Commissioners of Kent County, Maryland, are soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to provide food catering and cafeteria services for incarcerated individuals at the Kent County Detention Center (KCDC). The resulting contract is anticipated to be for a five (5)-year term. Key responsibilities include providing breakfast, lunch, and dinner for incarcerated individuals and staff, as well as managing the KCDC kitchen. The successful bidder will be required to provide a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each in an amount of 100% of the contract price. • The KCDC has a maximum capacity of 84 incarcerated individuals. • The contractor must comply with all federal, state, and local laws applicable to its activities and obligations under the contract. • The contractor must provide a guarantee against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of acceptance. • The contractor must indemnify and hold harmless the County from any loss, personal injury, death, and other damages that may be done or suffered by reason of the contractor's negligence or failure to perform any contractual obligations.

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Contact

Shelley Heller(County Administrator)

[email protected]

(410) 778-4600

Key dates

Opened
2/2/2026
Questions due
2/12/2026
Closes
2/19/2026
Projected award
3/3/2026
Duration
5 years

Last updated

Details

Type
Request for Proposal
Industry
Food and Beverage Services
NAICS
722310
Solicitation №
BPM055115

Budget estimate

$2,500,000 – $7,500,000

The budget for this opportunity is estimated to be between $500,000 and $1,500,000 per year, based on the average daily cost of meals for incarcerated individuals and staff. The total contract value for the five-year term is estimated to be between $2,500,000 and $7,500,000. The factors that may influence the likely payment range include the number of meals provided per day, the cost of food and labor, and the level of service required.

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