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NOTICE is hereby given that the Lauderdale County Board of Supervisors will receive proposals until 9:00 a.m. on Monday, June 09, 2025, for the following:
           
RFP NO. LC030-2025: DETENTION FACILITY FOOD SERVICES
 
The Board of Supervisors is soliciting proposals from qualified Respondents that are interested in providing Inmate Food Services for the Lauderdale County Detention Center. To be considered, prospective firms must submit a complete response as required based on the documents within the proposal package. The bid opening will be held in the boardroom located on the 1st floor of the Government Center.
 
Detailed specifications and forms/documents can either be downloaded from Lauderdale County Board of Supervisors website at https://lauderdalecounty.org or Central Bidding at www.centralbidding.com.
 
Electronic Bids can be submitted via Central Bidding at www.centralbidding.com.   
 
Sealed Bids can be submitted by mail via USPS, by courier service i.e., FedEx or by hand to the Lauderdale County Purchasing Department, 2600 Courthouse Blvd, 2nd Floor – Suite 2002, Meridian, MS 39301, Monday thru Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Envelopes must be received by the acceptance date and time listed above. 
 
Each bid must be received in a sealed envelope which is clearly marked on the outside:
“RFP #LC030-2025 DETENTION FACILITY FOOD SERVICES”
               
After the time and in a designated room and place, the names of the Companies submitting bids will be publicly read. No further information will be read, discussed, or provided until the evaluation of all submittals is completed. No extension of the bidding period will be made other than by a formal written addendum to this Bid. Any bids received after the date and time listed above will not be accepted.

Additional Notes/Requirements

To schedule a time to tour the kitchen facility, please contact Major Melissa McCarter, Jail Administrator, by phone at 601-604-1134 or email at [email protected]. Site visits are by appointment only.