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Commission authorizes RFP for inmate food service citing potential savings

St. Francois County Commission · November 6, 2025
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Summary

The commission authorized staff to issue a request for proposals for inmate food service to lower costs and provide specialized dietary accommodations. Sheriff and jail staff said a private vendor could handle special diets and staffing, and estimated potential but not finalized savings.

The commission voted to authorize a request for proposals to procure an outside food-service provider for the county jail.

Sheriff and jail staff reported the facility currently serves roughly 390 to 400 meals per day for an inmate population around 130. Staff said…

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