County approves temporary CPI increase for jail meals as purchasing readies new bid process

May 20, 2025

Purchasing staff explained 5 Star Correctional Services requested a CPI-based increase for inmate meals from $1.29 to $1.34 effective June 11; the court approved the short-term price change and discussed using government code 262.024(d) to solicit quotes while preparing a new contract.

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Purchasing staff asked the court to approve a CPI price redetermination for meal services with 5 Star Correctional Services Inc. for the jail, effective for a short period while the county prepares a new contract.

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