Food Services for Pierce County Jail and Juvenile Detention Center

Agency: Pierce County
State: Washington
Type of Government: State & Local
NAICS Category:
  • 722310 - Food Service Contractors
Posted Date: Jul 19, 2026
Due Date: Sep 30, 2026
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Description


Project ID:

Title: Food Services for Pierce County Jail and Juvenile Detention Center

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Release Date: 7/17/2026

Due Date: 9/30/2026

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Food Services for Pierce County Jail and Juvenile Detention Center
Request For Proposal
Procurement and Contract Services
Project ID: 2026-RFP-069
Release Date: Friday, July 17, 2026
· Due Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 1:00pm
Posted Friday, July 17, 2026 9:36am
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Posted At:Fri, Jul 17, 2026 9:36 AM
Sealed Bid Process:Yes (Bids Sealed / Pricing Sealed)
Private Bid:No
Overview


Summary

Pierce County (hereafter known as the "County") is seeking a full-service food program for the Pierce County Jail and Juvenile Court (Remann Hall). The Pierce County Jail (PC Jail) serves meals to incarcerated adults and Corrections Deputies. The Juvenile Court serves meals to detained youth, juvenile detention staff, students attending the Day Reporting School, and youth enrolled in the weekend alternative detention programs.



Background

The Pierce County Jail and Remann Hall facilities both have fully equipped functional kitchens. The successful Proposer will provide food service to both facilities using contracted staff only at Remann Hall and contract staff and inmate workers at the Jail , with food prepared in each facility to feed their respective populations.

Services will include, but are not limited to:

  • Operating the food service program in an ethical and humane manner with respect to the rights of those provided food services.

  • Providing daily food service to include breakfast, lunch, and dinner at both facilities.

  • Develop ing and implement ing a food service plan with clear objectives , policies, and procedures.

  • Operati ng a kitchen using only properly licensed, certified, and permitted food service professionals.

  • Maintaining an open and cooperative relationship with the administration and staff of both locations.

  • Providing food for correctional staff by contractor staff in a separate kitchen

The Pierce County Jail and Remann Hall operate 24 hours a day/365 days a year.



Timeline

Proposal Release Date:
July 17, 2026
Pre-Proposal Walkthrough (Mandatory):
September 16, 2026, 9:00am
Vendors are asked to participate in a mandatory site tour/kitchen walk through being held on September 16, 2026 the following conditions must be met:
*Each vendor will be allowed to send a maximum of two staff for the tour.
*Company representatives should plan to bring, and provide government issued ID or Driver's license
*Clipboards, and note pads are acceptable items to bring and carry with you for information taking. Photograph, and audio recording are prohibited inside the facilities.
*No cell phones, briefcases, or handbags will be allowed in the jail. Safe storage will be provided for use during the tour.
*Representatives will go through metal detectors at both sites.

Site Address/Parking Information
Pierce County Jail Walkthrough 9am-10am
-Meet at Pierce County Jail: 910 Tacoma Ave South -Meet in the Lobby on the 4th floor & have government-issued photo ID ready to present.
-Paid parking is available off of Yakima and Nollmeyer Lane directly behind the County City building.

Remann Hall Walkthrough 11am-12pm
-Meet at 5501 6th Ave Tacoma, WA 98406 Administration Building (“B” Building), check in with receptionist & have government-issued photo ID ready to present.
-Parking is available in the lot adjacent to the meeting place. There is no fee to park.
Question Submission & Concern Resolution Request Deadline:
September 23, 2026, 4:30pm
Proposal Submission Deadline:
September 30, 2026, 1:00pm
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