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Sheriff seeks contract with Canteen for jail meals; finance granted waiver for time-sensitive procurement
Summary
Berrien County sheriff’s office proposes contracting jail food services to Canteen; finance committee granted a waiver to expedite the procurement and the board expects a resolution on the matter at a future meeting.
Berrien County officials discussed a proposed shift to a private contractor for jail food services during the April 9 meeting, and the finance committee granted a time-sensitive waiver to allow expedited procurement.
Sheriff's business was reported to the board by Dave O'Rath, who said the sheriff and undersheriff met with commissioners and noted several long-term employees are retiring, including Deputy Jason…
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