Reference Check Form

Cherokee County Procurement RFI 002-2025 ADC Meal Service Survey
Cherokee County is seeking supplier feedback and information in accordance with the associated RFI Dcoument and the County Standard RFI document (https://www.cherokeecountyga.gov/Procurement/_resources//RFI-Standard-Conditions.pdf ) unless otherwise noted. The responses below should be provided in accordance with the posted RFI document that outlines the details regarding your submittal.

If your response is extensive, provide a short summary in the text box and reference an appendix which can provide more detail, or graphs, etc.... . Please do not attempt to upload videos or provide external links.

NOTE: These responses will not be considered as Priced or Non-Priced offers.
Contractor / Consultant Company providing information to the County*
Respondent Name?*

First NameLast Name
Respondent Email*
name@example.com - RFI Contact
Respondent Phone

Area CodePhone Number
Company Notice Email
bids@example.com - notice email EXAMPLE
Respondent Title
Company Headquarters Or Local Office

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
4. Does your company currently provide Correctional Facility Meal Service to any local government, state, or public safety agencies?

YesNoOther
Please provide a brief description of your company and its experience in delivering Correctional Facility Meal Service.*
What is your company known for? NOTE:65,535 bytes (up to ~65,535 characters)
What is your company's relevant client base in our region (State of Georgia)?*
Three clients most like Cherokee County.
What is your company's relevant client base in the United States?*
Three clients most like Cherokee County.
What quality improvements can be made while staying within budget constraints?*
What cost-effective menu options exist to enhance nutritional value?*
What new best practices are available for meal preparation and presentation in a correctional setting?*
Describe the pricing model you suggest, considering everything that you know about the county, for meal services as described. *
What general cost ranges should the County anticipate for increased food quality while serving three meals daily and averaging 54,000 meals/month (inmate meals - PER MEAL)?*

Less than $1$1 - $1.05$1.06 - $1.1$1.11 - $1.15$1.16 - $1.2$1.21 - $1.25$1.26 - $1.3$1.31 - $1.35$1.36 - $1.4$1.41 - $1.45$1.46 - $1.5$1.51 - $1.55$1.56 - $1.6$1.61 - $1.65$1.66 - $1.7Other
What general cost ranges should the County anticipate for increased food quality while serving Staff Meals?*

Less than $3$3 - $3.05$3.06 - $3.1$3.11 - $3.15$3.16 - $3.2$3.21 - $3.25$3.26 - $3.3$3.31 - $3.35$3.36 - $3.4$3.41 - $3.45$3.46 - $3.5$3.51 - $3.55$3.56 - $3.6$3.61 - $3.65$3.66 - $3.7Other
What are the primary cost drivers (e.g., fresh food, labor, equipment upgrades)?*
Are there strategies for cost stabilization amid fluctuating food prices?*
How can food preparation and distribution be optimized for a high-volume correctional setting?*
What staffing models ensure operational efficiency and compliance with safety/security standards?*
How can the County maximize the effective use of inmate labor in food preparation while ensuring compliance with labor and safety regulations?*
What certifications, regulations, and industry best practices should be considered for correctional food services?*
How do vendors ensure compliance with dietary and health standards?*
Are there sustainability initiatives (e.g., waste reduction, local sourcing) that could be implemented in a correctional food service program?*
What technology or automation solutions improve efficiency and reduce costs?*
What is the typical timeline for service ramp up for delivery upon notice of Contract Award for the described food service operations?
What would you like to see in evaluation criteria/descriptions?*
What are, currently, the most challenging aspects of the industry?*
What is one question that we should have asked you, but didn’t? How would you have answered that question?
Do you have any additional comments, concerns, or recommendations for Cherokee County regarding the outlined project?*
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