Pierce County

Food Services for Pierce County Jail and Juvenile Detention Center

2026-RFP-069

Open

Department

Procurement and Contract Services

Bert Kalalau - County Purchasing Agent

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. Developing and implementing a food service plan with clear objectives, policies, and procedures. Operating 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.

Important Dates

Release Date

7/17/2026

Pre-Proposal Date

9/16/2026

Q&A Deadline

9/23/2026

Proposal Deadline

9/30/2026

Contact Information

Project Contact

Stephanie Browning

Procurement and Contract Specialist 2

stephanie.browning@piercecountywa.gov

(253) 798-7796

1501 Market

Suite #420

Tacoma, WA 98402

Procurement Contact

Stephanie Browning

Procurement and Contract Specialist 2

stephanie.browning@piercecountywa.gov

(253) 798-7796

1501 Market

Suite #420

Tacoma, WA 98402