Benton County Jail Prisoner Food Service Bid Solicitation

Background
The Board of Supervisors of Benton County, Mississippi, is seeking bids to provide food services for prisoners in the Benton County Jail. This initiative is part of their responsibility to ensure proper nutrition for inmates and comply with existing laws regarding public contracts.

Work Details
The contract involves catering food services to feed the prisoners at the Benton County Jail located in Ashland, Mississippi. The service is required for a duration of one year, starting from January 2, 2025, to January 1, 2026. Bidders must possess a valid food catering permit and food certification validation.

If the State Health Department determines that nutritional requirements are not being met, the Board reserves the right to cancel the remaining term of the contract. Specifications for the bid are available in the Chancery Clerk's office.

Period of Performance
The contract will be performed over a one-year period from January 2, 2025, to January 1, 2026. There is an option to extend the contract for an additional year or up to sixty months if mutually agreed upon by both parties.

Place of Performance
The services will be performed at the Benton County Jail located in Ashland, Mississippi.