To: Delrico J. Loyd, Governmental Operations Committee Chairperson
From: Chirstopher R. Swanson, Sheriff
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RE: Approval of a request by Genesee County's Sheriff's Office to enter into a (3) three-year contract commencing July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029, with Canteen Services Inc., for the provision of inmate food, commissary, and kiosk services at the county jail
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Authorize the Genesee County Sheriff to enter a three-year contract (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2029) with Canteen Services, Inc. for the provision of inmate food, commissary, and kiosk services at the Genesee County Jail.
BACKGROUND:
Following a competitive bidding process (RFP #26-468), Canteen Services, Inc., was selected to manage comprehensive meal services and commissary operations. The contract includes on-site kitchen management, meal planning that meets MDOC and NCCHC standards, and the implementation of Tigg's PREP vocational program for inmate training.
DISCUSSION:
Canteen Services, Inc. is a Michigan-based company with extensive experience in correctional environments. Their proposal includes modernized kiosk technology for inmate banking and communication, which streamlines administrative tasks for jail staff
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
No additional County personnel are required. Canteen Services, Inc. provides its own management and supervisory staff
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
The contract utilizes a sliding-scale meal price (ranging from $1.89 to $2.36 per meal) based on the daily inmate population. This is funded through the Sheriff's Office operational budget. Additionally, the County will receive a 36% commission on all net commissary sales, which will be deposited into the Inmate Benefit Fund.
A budget amendment is attached for the estimated increase in costs for the remainder of FYE 2026 of $79,916.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
Canteen Services will utilize the existing jail kitchen and commissary storage areas. They are responsible for the routine cl...
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