ORANGE COUNTY CORRECTIONS Inmate Food Services Contract/RFP March 6, 2012

Presentation Outline Inmate Programs Food Service Background RFP Challenges Alternative Approach Community Impact Summary

Inmate Programs Food Service Background RFP Challenges Alternative Approach Community Impact Summary Presentation Outline

Inmate Programs Current Available Inmate Programs Educational programs Employability skills training Limited substance abuse education Faith-based programs Re-entry services

Inmate Programs Reduce recidivism Provide opportunity to use time constructively and assist with self-improvement Number and type of programs varied over time due to: –Loss of funding –Reduction in volunteers

Inmate Programs

Program FTEs versus Inmate Population

Inmate Programs

Historical Vocational Programs  Automotive Repair  Small Engine Repair  Electronics Current Vocational Programs  Mattress Shop  Goodwill - employability skills training

Inmate Programs Food Service Background RFP Challenges Alternative Approach Community Impact Summary Presentation Outline

Food Service Background Two companies responded to last RFP Contracted with Trinity Food Services Commenced January 2007 In place Five years (3 + 2 option years) Goal – To send out RFP by March 31, 2012 Contract extension, including increase in number of meals purchased, through July, 2012

Food Service Background During the 5 year contract 23.9 Million meals were purchased  Total expense was $19.7 Million FY 2012 estimated meals is 4.1M meals  Expense = $3.4M

Background PriceInmateCurrent County/Agencyper MealPopulation Vendor Broward County$ 1.104,300 Trinity Duval County$ 1.253,650Aramark Pinellas County$ 1.133,050 Trinity Hillsborough County$ 1.093,050 Trinity Orange County$.843,026 Trinity Palm Beach County$.902,250 Trinity

Presentation Outline Inmate Programs Food Service Background RFP Challenges Alternative Approach Community Impact Summary

RFP Challenges Limited number of qualified food service providers can compete for large contracts Current MWBE approach resulted in the proposers sub-contracting with an MWBE firm to maximize their score MWBE impact on local community is difficult to measure

Presentation Outline Inmate Programs Food Service Background RFP Challenges Alternative Approach Community Impact Summary

To offset issues previously mentioned, our approach is to replace current MWBE criteria with a proposal for innovative programs to benefit the community, offenders and inmates. Alternative Approach

Require proposers to provide a plan for community outreach as part of their programs initiative, examples may include:  Partnership with Orange County Public Schools  Low income resident training programs  Homeless shelter assistance  Hospitality industry partnerships  Faith based partnerships Alternative Approach

Require proposers to provide offender and inmate re-entry program plan to address the following:  Culinary training/certifications  Skills/Employability development  Job placement Alternative Approach

Advantages:  Community and economy benefit from training and employment opportunities  Measurable local outcomes  Public and private sector partnerships  Offenders, inmates and families benefit from training and jobs

Alternative Approach RFP Scoring Criteria PreviousProposed CriteriaWeight Weight Qualifications of Firm2025 Qualification of Staff10 0 Technical Approach10 5 MWBE Utilization10 0 Location10 0 Cost Proposal4040 Outreach/Re-entry Initiative 0 30 Total Welfare Recipient Hires - 5 bonus points

Alternative Approach Outreach and Re-Entry Initiative Scoring Criteria Criteria Weight Technical Approach 10 Capacity of Partner Agencies 10 Outcomes and Output Measurement Plan 10 Total 30

Presentation Outline Inmate Programs Food Service Background RFP Challenges Alternative Approach Community Impact Summary

Community Impact

Presentation Outline Inmate Programs Food Service Background RFP Challenges Alternative Approach Community Impact Summary

Current MWBE requirement provides limited advantages and the benefits are difficult to measure Plan to utilize contractor expertise to assist with community outreach, as well as offender and inmate re- entry programs Will improve ability to measure initiative successes and outcomes within the community

Action Requested Extend current contract through July 14, 2012 (90 days) and authorize increased purchase of meals Utilize proposed RFP Scoring Criteria

ORANGE COUNTY CORRECTIONS Inmate Food Services Contract/RFP March 6, 2012