Prisoners Meals Service

Overview

Hospitality, Food Service & Travel

Waterbury, Connecticut, United StatesPosted 20 days agoDeadline: May 5th, 2026

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SUMMARY

RFP for the provision and timely delivery of prisoner meals in Waterbury, Connecticut, with specified menu and scheduling requirements.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must submit one original, one paper copy, and one digital copy on CD or flash drive
Must submit bid in a sealed opaque envelope marked with project title and bidder information
Must provide insurance coverage including General Liability, Automobile Liability, Workers' Compensation, and Excess/Umbrella Liability
Must name The City of Waterbury and its Board of Education as additional insured on insurance policies
Must provide meals consisting of at least 6 ounces of cooked meat, potatoes, one vegetable, bread, butter, and one cold beverage
Must provide emergency contact number for special dietary needs
Must be able to deliver meals to Police Headquarters front desk prior to 1200 hours for lunch and 1700 hours for dinner

BUDGET

Estimate

$25,000 – $50,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Questions due by April 24th, 2026.

Addenda issued by April 28th, 2026.

Bids due by May 5th, 2026.

Contract term from July 1st, 2026 to June 30th, 2027.

QUESTION DEADLINE

April 24th, 2026

Issuing Agency

The City Of Waterbury Police Department

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Waterbury, Connecticut is seeking a vendor to provide meal services for prisoners. Meals must consist of at least 6 ounces of cooked meat, potatoes, one vegetable, bread, butter, and one cold beverage.

Dinner meals will be provided only during weekdays, except on holidays. On weekends and holidays, including Saturdays and Sundays, both lunch and dinner meals will be required according to demand.

Meal deliveries should occur before 12:00 hours for lunch and before 17:00 hours for dinner.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.