Sponsor: Sheriff's Office
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Request for Proposals for Micro Market Services
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Recommendation
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1. Authorize the issuance of Request for Proposals for micro market services in accordance with the county’s procurement policies and procedures.
2. Direct staff to return to the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners with a recommendation for selection of a contractor.
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Background and Rationale
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The Sheriff’s Office operates the Adult Detention Center (ADC), commonly referred to as the Ramsey County jail. The ADC is a 500-bed pre-trial facility providing safe and secure detention services to individuals following their arrest until a court disposition is reached. There are over 150 detention, law enforcement, and medical staff that work in the ADC. Additionally, staff from the Sheriff’s Office, Community Corrections, County Attorney’s Office Emergency Communication Center, Public Health, Social Services, Public Defender’s Office, and State of Minnesota Courts work in the ADC and connecting Law Enforcement Center.
On March, 12, 2025, the Sheriff’s Office plans to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for micro market services. Micro market services are convenient and allows for staff, many who cannot leave the ADC during their shift, to purchase food and beverage products, such as fresh, healthy food, snacks, pop, treats, etc. from open rack displays, refrigerated coolers and freezers and then pay for products at a self-checkout kiosk that offers a variety of payment options.
The costs associated with providing micro market services are covered by the prices charged. The county will receive no revenue associated with this RFP and resulting agreement.
The Sheriff’s Office will return to the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners for approval of the resulting agreement following the county’s procurement evaluation and selection process.
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County Goals (Check those advanced by Action)
☒ Well-being ☐ Prosperity ☐ Opportunity ☐ Accountability
Racial Equity Impact
There is no racial equity impact for this board action.
Community Participation Level and Impact
There is no community engagement for this board action.
☒ Inform ☐ Consult ☐ Involve ☐ Collaborate ☐ Empower
Fiscal Impact
The costs associated with providing micro market services are covered by the prices charged. The county will receive no revenue associated with this RFP and resulting agreement. There is no financial impact to the Sheriff’s Office budget.
Last Previous Action
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Attachments
1. Request for Proposals