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Limestone County to solicit bids for inmate food service after decade with 5 Star
Summary
Commissioners authorized an RFP for inmate food services; staff said the county had used 5 Star for about 10 years and the contract is now month-to-month.
Limestone County commissioners authorized staff to issue a request for proposals for the county's inmate food service provider, county staff said, after the current arrangement with 5 Star has been effectively on a month-to-month basis.
A county staff member told the commission, “We've been using 5 Star for with the last 10 years maybe. It's been a long time. Our contract's now month to month. It's time to go out and see if there's other options out there better, quality, better stuff.” Commissioners moved and seconded a motion to proceed with the RFP.
Why it matters: inmate food service is a recurring county contract that affects jail operations, inmate welfare and budget. The county's decision to seek bids follows a long-term relationship with one provider and the county's current reliance on month-to-month terms.
What happens next: staff will prepare and publish the RFP so vendors can submit proposals; the commission will review responses at a future meeting and select a provider per procurement rules.
