Food Management Services

2026-11-03

1 . Vendor must be able to deliver high quality food service that can be audited against established nutritional and health standards . Demonstrate experience in correctional feeding with proven effectiveness in administering large - scale corrections food service programs . Must currently have at least ( 3 ) similar size facilities under contract for the same services requested . 2 . Vendor will be able to operate the food service program in a cost - effective manner , implement a written food service plan with clear objectives , policies , procedures and annual evaluation of compliance . 3 . Vendor will maintain collaborative relationship with Sheriff and other County offices and operate food service program in a humane manner with respect to detainees ’ right to basic health and nutritional standards . 4 . Vendor must detail in the proposal the hiring process to be utilized and a method to provide information regarding work history of prospective employees . All employees are subject to background check ( s ) and random drug screenings . A drug - free work place affidavit should be included in proposal . The proposal must include a fourteen ( 14 ) day staffing schedule , by shift , by positions , total hours worked per week , and pay rates for each individual . The proposal shall also provide a staffing plan to include : ( a ) On - site General Manager who resides within 30 miles of the facilities with a minimum of five ( 5 ) years ’ experience and resume indicating specific correctional experience , current contract information , locations of correctional facilities worked , including dates of service . ( b ) Food Director , ( salaried employee ) with a minimum of five ( 5 ) years ’ experience and a resume indicating specific correctional experience , current contract information , and locations of correctional facilities worked , including dates of service . ( c ) Registered Dietitian available for menu development and planning , diet consultation , and nutritional advice , and able to travel to visit the County locations at least twice a year to observe operations and make suggestions . A copy of the Dietitian ’ s ADA registration must be included in the proposal response along with a resume . ( d ) Support personnel by shift and position . Include hours worked and pay rates and continuing staff training . Note : General Manager and Food Service Director proposed by the contractor will be interviewed as part of the selection process . The proposed management personnel must be the individuals who will actually be assigned to the County . 5 . Vendor must have central office capability to supervise and monitor food service program . Proposal must include an alternate emergency preparation site in the Shelby County area . Vendor must provide an emergency contingency plan specific to the Shelby County jails , not a generic plan . The plan should include details for dealing with lockdowns , power outages , and accidents when transferring meals , work stoppages , weather or national security emergencies and other service interruptions .

Tennessee

2026-05-05