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Lawmakers press DOC for documentation on Kentucky Proud sourcing in Aramark contract
Summary
Committee members asked whether Aramark uses Kentucky Proud suppliers for prison meals. DOC said the contract includes 'Kentucky Proud Partner' language and that the department will confirm and provide documentation on vendor sourcing.
Committee members asked how the Aramark contract supports purchases from Kentucky producers. Deputy Commissioner Hillary Daley said contract language "encouraged" use of Kentucky Proud Partners but she did not have the full contract text on hand and offered to confirm the exact language and provide documentation on what Aramark reports as local sourcing.
Members asked whether the contract provides a financial incentive or preferential treatment for Kentucky producers. Daley said the details are in the contract and that the vendor must provide documentation of sourcing; she agreed to follow up with the committee with copies of the contract language and vendor records. The committee requested that DOC relay how much of the vendor’s supply is from Kentucky Proud partners so lawmakers can assess the policy’s practical effect.
