TITLE
Title
AUTHORIZE FOOD SERVICE CONTRACT BETWEEN GUILFORD JUVENILE DETENTION AND ARAMARK FOOD SERVICE
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Doug Logan
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BACKGROUND
Background
Guilford County Purchasing issued Bid 20272 and three proposals were received. Aramark Food Service was selected due to having the most cost-effective pricing and their comprehensive understanding of the needs of Guilford County Juvenile Detention.
Juvenile Detention's contract with Aramark Food Service is for one year with the option to renew for four (4) additional one (1) year renewals. The first year cost for food services at Juvenile Detention is $354,036. The Juvenile Detention Center participates in the Federal Child Nutrition Program and will be reimbursed 60% of the cost of breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks. The average daily population at Juvenile Detention is 36. Juvenile Detention Pricing (Effective September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026). Guilford County Juvenile Detention is the only juvenile facility that is currently bidding and contracting with outside food vendors.
The amounts included in the contract are as follows:
• Juvenile Meals (ADP *3 per day) - $6.98 per meal
• Staff Meals (14,600 units) - $3.00 per staff meal
• Snacks (39,420 units) - $0.89 per snack
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BUDGET IMPACT
Budget Impact
$17,000 increase in appropriation to Juvenile Detention
$17,000 increase in Federal/State Revenue
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REQUESTED ACTION
Requested Action
Approve a contract, in substantial form, between Guilford County, on behalf of its Juvenile Detention Center, and Aramark Food Service to provide food services to detained juveniles at a not to exceed annual amount of $354,036; with options to renewal for four (4) additional one (1) year terms; authorize staff to take all necessary actions to execute the agreement. Approve a budget amendment to increase the appropriation for Juvenile Detention by $17,000, with an increase in Federal/State revenue by $17,000.
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