Project Information

Bid Title

BID 26-10 INMATE FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT - TALBOT COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS — TALBOT COUNTY,

Issuing Agency

State Government of Maryland

Location

Maryland

Published Date

Jul 23, 2026

Closing Date

Jul 31, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

BPM058109

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Project Description

ID:	BPM058109
Title:	BID 26-10 INMATE FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT - TALBOT COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS — TALBOT COUNTY,
Status:	Open
Due / Close Date:	7/31/2026
Publish Date:	7/23/2026 1:33:45 PM
Main Category:	Food supply services
Solicitation Type:	Public Notice
Issuing Agency:	Talbot County Government

Solicitation Summary

Title BID 26-10 INMATE FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT - TALBOT COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS — TALBOT COUNTY, ID BPM058109 Alternate ID Lot # 1 Round # 1 Status Open Due / Close Date (EST) Jul 31 2026 12:00AM Solicitation Type Public Notice Main Category Food supply services Issuing Agency Talbot County Government Procurement Officer / Buyer Jacqueline HORNER Email jhorner@talbotcountymd.gov Solicitation Summary SEALED BIDS for this proposal shall be accepted by the Office of the Talbot County Manager, South Wing, Talbot County Courthouse, 11 N. Washington Street, Suite #13, Easton, Maryland 21601 until 1:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at which time they shall be opened and read aloud. Emailed or faxed bid proposals will not be accepted. Incomplete or untimely bids shall not be considered. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that their bid proposal is complete and submitted in a timely manner. The County assumes no responsibility to notify bidders of incomplete or untimely bids. THE TALBOT COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS is requesting sealed proposals for the comprehensive food service operations(s) in the Talbot County Department of Corrections pursuant to the specifications outlined in the Request for Proposal(s). The goal of this solicitation is to provide nutritionally adequate and appetizing meals that are constitutionally compliant and that meet the minimum standards required by the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR). Such meals are intended for consumption by the inmate population and must make consideration and provision for medical, religious or approved cultural requests (i.e., vegan diets). A separate menu for Departmental personnel (staff) must be provided. The Talbot County Department of Corrections is located at 115 West Dover Street, Easton, Maryland 21601 and is staffed by 61 County and Contractual personnel. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL(S) may be obtained from the Office of the Director, Talbot County Department of Conections, 115 West Dover Street, Easton, Maryland 21601 (410) 770- 8 120. A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 10:00 a.m. local time on Friday, August 21, 2026, at the Talbot County Department of Corrections, 115 West Dover Street, Easton, Maryland 21601. Attendance is not mandatory but is strongly encouraged as information presented may be very informative. All potential Bidders are encouraged to attend in order to ensure their understanding of the County’s requirements and to prepare acceptable proposals. THE COUNTY COUNCIL OF TALBOT COUNTY reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to accept any bid, or portion thereof when in their reasoned judgment the general public will be better served. TALBOT COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS Additional Instructions A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 10:00 a.m. local time on Friday, August 21, 2026, at the Talbot County Department of Corrections, 115 West Dover Street, Easton, Maryland 21601. Attendance is not mandatory but is strongly encouraged as information presented may be very informative. All potential Bidders are encouraged to attend in order to ensure their understanding of the County’s requirements and to prepare acceptable proposals. Project Cost Class Pre-Bid Conference Information Pre-Bid Conference Date (EST) Pre-Bid Conference Details Small Business Reserve Designation No Procurement Program Participation Goals VSBE Participation (%) MBE Participation (%) African American MBE Participation (%) Asian American MBE Participation (%) Hispanic American MBE Participation (%) Women-Owned MBE Participation (%) DBE Participation (%) SBE Participation (%)

Socio Economic Participation Criteria Procurement Officer / Buyer Jacqueline HORNER Alternate Link

Attachments

Selected Title Type Att. Last Modified on UTC-4 Creation Date UTC-4 Validity End Date Bid No. 26-10, INMATE FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT - TALBOT COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS - TALBOT COUNTY, MARYLAND Attachments & Appendixes (Approved) Inmate Food Service Management BID 26-10.pdf 7/23/2026 1:33:12 PM 7/23/2026 1:32:58 PM 1 Record(s)

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 722310Food Service Contractors

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