Packaged Meals and Meal Components for Department of Corrections

The County of Santa Clara is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to supply and deliver a range of packaged meals and meal components to secure facilities operated by the Department of Corrections. The contract, if awarded, will have a duration of five years, subject to early termination or amendments, with the County emphasizing that purchase volumes will be based on actual needs rather than guaranteed quantities. Interested vendors are encouraged to attend a pre-proposal conference, which is highly recommended but not mandatory, as detailed in the Schedule of Events. All proposals must be submitted electronically via Periscope, with no paper, email, or fax submissions accepted, and should include all required declarations and supporting documentation as specified in the RFP. The solicitation, posted on October 29, 2024, under the number ERFP-PRC-FY25-0049, has a response deadline of December 9, 2024. The project falls under the NAICS code 311412, indicating its focus on food manufacturing, with a contract size estimated between five and fifteen million dollars. The procurement is managed by the County of Santa Clara, California, and interested vendors can access additional details and the submission portal through the provided online link.