SLED Opportunity · NEW JERSEY · BERGEN COUNTY, NJ
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RFP for Food Service and Food Service Management at Bergen County Jail and related facilities for a 5-year term starting October 2026. Includes detailed submission requirements and multiple mandatory documents.
Food Service and Food Service Management at the Bergen County Jail, 160 South River Street, Hackensack, NJ and the Housing, Health, and Human Services Center, 120 South River Street, Hackensack, NJ Contract Term: For The Five (5) Year Period Commencing October 18, 2026 through October 17, 2031.
| Status | Event Name | Location | Description | Dates | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Open Date | Online Portal | Posting date for the Opportunity | Jul 16th 2026, 2:00 PM EDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to submit Questions | Jul 29th 2026, 2:00 PM EDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | Aug 18th 2026, 12:00 PM EDT | N/A |
Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.
| Name | Type | # Files | Requirement | Instructions | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bid Table (BT-05EP) | BidTable: Excel (.xlsx) | 1 | Required | You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this BidTable. | Download |
| Business Registration Certificate | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | ||
| Other Required Documents | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | ||
| Inmate Training Program: Vocational,Food Preparation, Health Education,Chemical, Hazmat, and Safety Programs | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | ||
| Sample: Identifier for Medical or Specialty Diet / Tray / Meal | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | ||
| Sample Inmate 5 week Cycle Menu inclusive of Special Menus - Medical, DIetary, Holiday, and Religious - and Manuals | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | ||
| Related experience in supervising and delivery of Correctional Food Service and Food Service Management | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | ||
| Work Plan & Job Descriptions | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | ||
| Section(s) of Vendor's Operations Manual regarding Security Measures | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | ||
| Sample Staff/Officer's Menu - 1 month | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | ||
| Resume: Assistant Food Service Manager /Director | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | ||
| Sample Emergency Lockdown Menus | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | ||
| Resume: Dietitian and ADA Number | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | ||
| Contractor's Policy & Procedures Manual | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | ||
| Resume: Food Service Manager or Director | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | ||
| Contractor's Operations Manual | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | ||
| Sample Staffing Charts | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | ||
| References | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | ||
| Contractor's Quality Control Manual | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | ||
| General Terms and Conditions Agreement | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | ||
| Disclosure of Prohibited Activities in Russia-Belarus | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | ||
| Vendor Information Form | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | ||
| Ownership Disclosure | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | ||
| Investment Activities in Iran Disclosure | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | ||
| Insurance Certificate Per Bid Spec | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Required | ||
| Price Sheet | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | ||
| Vendor Proposal/Experience and Qualifications/Certifications | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required |
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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