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County of Santa Cruz·California

Corrections Food Services

Closes 1/23/2026$1M – $5MRequest for Proposal
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Description

The County of Santa Cruz is seeking a contractor to provide corrections food services, including meals for inmates and staff at the Main Jail, Blaine St. Women's Facility, and Rountree Jail. The contractor will be responsible for providing nutritious and palatable food, supervising and training staff, and maintaining high standards for sanitation. The contract will be for a period of time to be determined, with the option for renewal. The contractor will be required to provide a detailed menu, pricing, and other information as part of their proposal. • The contractor will be responsible for providing meals for inmates three times a day, with a hot meal in the evening and cold meals in the morning and afternoon. • The contractor will also provide meals for staff twice a day, with the option for catered events and meetings. • The contractor will be required to maintain high standards for sanitation and food safety, and to provide training for staff on food safety and handling. • The contractor will be required to provide a detailed proposal, including pricing, menu, and other information.

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Contact

Maralise Howze

[email protected]

(831) 454-2723

Key dates

Opened
12/15/2025
Questions due
1/9/2026
Pre-bid meeting
1/7/2026Mandatory
Closes
1/23/2026
Projected award
2/1/2026

Last updated

Details

Type
Request for Proposal
Industry
Food and Beverage Services
NAICS
722310
Solicitation №
25P2-001

Budget estimate

$1,000,000 – $5,000,000

The budget for this contract is likely to be in the range of $1 million to $5 million per year, based on the scope of work and the number of meals to be provided. The exact budget will depend on the pricing proposed by the contractor and the number of meals actually provided. The contractor will be required to provide a detailed pricing proposal as part of their bid.

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