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City of Waterbury·Connecticut

Prisoners Meals

Closes 4/15/2026$4M – $6MInvitation for BidLogin required
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The City of Waterbury is soliciting sealed bids to provide all meals for inmates in its correctional facilities. The contractor will be responsible for planning, preparing, and delivering nutritionally balanced meals in accordance with state and federal guidelines, managing inventory, and ensuring food safety and sanitation throughout the contract period. This is a standard “food service contractor” procurement for a municipal correctional institution. • Provide daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the prison population, including special‑diet requirements (e.g., diabetic, kosher, religious). • Manage food procurement, storage, kitchen staffing, and compliance with health‑department regulations. • Submit regular reports on meal counts, inventory usage, and cost controls; maintain records for audit.

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Contact

[email protected]

Key dates

Opened
3/27/2026
Questions due
4/6/2026
Closes
4/15/2026

Last updated

Details

Type
Invitation for Bid
Industry
Food and Beverage Services
NAICS
722310
Solicitation №
8768

Budget estimate

$4,000,000 – $6,000,000

Based on typical municipal prison‑meal contracts, the City of Waterbury likely budgets $10‑$15 per inmate per day. Assuming an average inmate population of 1,200 and a 12‑month contract, annual spend would be roughly $4‑$5.5 million. However, the solicitation does not disclose contract length; a one‑year term is common, so a realistic award range is about $4,000,000 to $6,000,000, allowing for overhead, special‑diet meals, and administrative costs.

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