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Commissioners approve new inmate food contract; termination clause to be amended
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Summary
The court approved a contract with Cecil Rico Services to provide jail meals but discussed concerns about a 30-day termination clause and agreed to amend the contract language to allow a longer termination window.
Young County Commissioners approved a contract with Cecil Rico Services to supply inmate meals but raised concerns about the contract's 30-day termination clause and agreed to amend that clause before finalization.
County staff and the contractor’s representative discussed operational concerns, including how quickly either party could end the agreement. County staff said a 30-day termination window could leave the county with inadequate time to transition providers; the staff requested a longer notice period.
Cecil Rico Services’ representative, identified as Mr. Rios, indicated the vendor could accept a longer termination period if the county required it. County staff recommended 90 days; commissioners discussed 60 days as a possible compromise.
Commissioner Wiley moved to approve the contract, Commissioner Craig seconded, and the court voted to approve the contract as presented. The motion passed 4-0. County staff said they would have the contract language amended (to reflect the agreed longer termination notice) and filed with the clerk.
Commissioners also discussed hiring and onboarding details: a local part-time pull-tab employee and a kitchen inventory process were underway, and staff reported receiving the contractor’s first shipment the following day.
The court approved the contract but directed staff to amend and finalize the termination-notice clause before completing the vendor file.
