PUBLIC NOTICE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
For Inmate Food Service at the Gallia County Jail
1. Purpose of Request for Proposals (“RFP”). The Board of Gallia County Commissioners (the “Board”), on behalf of the Gallia County Sheriff’s Office, (the “GCSO”) is seeking competitive Proposals for the provision of Inmate Food Service for The Gallia County Jail (the “Project”). The proposed contract will be for an initial term of three (3) years, with the potential to be extended for two additional terms of one year each upon the mutual consent of the Successful Proposer and the Board.
- The Board seeks a Proposer to furnish quality food service that meets or exceeds the needs of the Gallia County Jail. The Gallia County Jail is located at 535 Second Ave, Gallipolis, OH 45631.
All meals provided under the Project will be prepared at the Gallia County Jail. Currently Breakfast is served cold, Lunch is served hot and Dinner is served cold. All medical snacks are served cold. Meals to be served at the Gallia County Jail will be taken to the Pods for distribution to inmates.
All proposals must be responsive to the Project Requirements and Scope of Services section of this Request for Proposals and meet all the content of the proposed contract. Interested parties are invited to submit one original, sealed, written copy of their response to the Gallia County Board of Commissioners, 18 Locust Street, Suite 1292 , Gallipolis, OH. 45631 no later than 11:00 AM on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at which time the bid letters will be opened and considered by the Board of County Commissioners during the weekly County Commissioners’ meeting. All interested parties are encouraged to attend the bid opening. The complete scope of services criteria may be requested from Brian Rutherford, County Administrator, at (740) 446-4374, or view the public notice and RFP Scope of Services criteria on the county’s website at https://gallianet.net/index.php/public-notices.
Attention Contractors
The Vinton and Gallia County Home Repair program is looking for qualified contractors to add to our contractor list. We have an immediate need for residential general contractors for numerous projects in Gallia County. To be considered, you must complete an application, have workers compensation insurance, general liability insurance, and lead based paint certifications, including a firm certification from the EPA. For additional information or to obtain an application, please call our office 740-596-3529 and ask for Kenny Holley or visit our website at www.developvc.com/contractors
The Vinton County Commissioners Development Department
RESOLUTION
IN THE MATTER OF SELLING PERSONAL PROPERTY, WHICH IS NOT NEEDED FOR PUBLIC USE, OR IS OBSOLETE OR UNFIT FOR THE USE FOR WHICH IT WAS ACQUIRED BY INTERNET AUCTION
It was moved by Mr. Foster, seconded by Mr. Montgomery to approve the following:
WHEREAS, GALLIA County Board of Commissioners has determined that each year the county has surplus property, including motor vehicles acquired for the use of county officers and departments, and road machinery, equipment, tools, or supplies, which is not needed for public use, or is obsolete or unfit for the use for which it was acquired; and
WHEREAS, Ohio Revised Code Section 307.12 (E) allows by resolution adopted each calendar year the sale of such property by internet auction;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of GALLIA County, State of Ohio, declares its intent to sell such property by internet auction and adopt the following;
GALLIA County
Online Surplus Property Disposition
General Guidelines
GALLIA County hereby creates the following rules pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 307.12 (E):
- The GALLIA County Board of Commissioners has determined that surplus personal property including motor vehicles acquired for the use of County Officers and departments, and road machinery, equipment, tools, or supplies, which is not needed for the public use, or is obsolete or unfit for the use it was acquired is appropriate to be sold by Internet auction.
- The auctions shall be conducted on a continuous basis through accessing the GALLIA County surplus property through the GALLIA County website located at www.gallianet.net.
- The surplus property will be posted for a period of no less than 15 days, including Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, but such time may be extended at the discretion of the Board or its representative in order to maximize the financial return to the County.
- The Board or its representative on an item-by-item basis may determine minimum price or reserve price and the terms or conditions of sale, including but not limited to requirements for pickup and/or delivery, method of payment, and payment of sales tax in accordance with applicable laws for that item. Such information shall be available on the website.
- The highest bid for the surplus property will prevail. However GALLIA County reserves the right for its representative to withdraw the offer or cancel bids in an auction if one or more of the following circumstances apply:
a. It is determined that an auction shall be canceled or terminated early,
b. A bidder requests permission to back out of a bid,
c. The identity of the bidder cannot be verified, or
d. It is determined that a bidder is purchasing the surplus for a use contrary to the health and welfare of GALLIA County or its citizens.
e. The Board of Commissioners has contracted with GovDeals, Inc. to provide the software necessary for completing the Internet auction.
Vote on Motion: Ms. Snyder Aye; Mr. Foster Aye; Mr. Montgomery Aye.
RESOLUTION
IN THE MATTER OF DECLARING PERSONAL PROPERTY OBSOLETE, UNFIT, OR NOT NEEDED FOR PUBLIC USE AND AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC AUCTION, PRIVATE SALE, INTERNET AUCTION, OR DISPOSAL OF CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY
It was moved by Mr. Foster, seconded by Mr. Montgomery to approve the following:
WHEREAS, GALLIA County throughout the year will have miscellaneous minor office furniture, chairs, filing cabinets, shelving, miscellaneous minor office equipment, computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, copiers, typewriters, miscellaneous building hardware and materials, and minor tools and equipmentwhich are not needed for public use, or are obsolete or unfit for the use for which they were acquired.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the board of Commissioners of GALLIA County, State of Ohio, declare that when the above type of personal property becomes obsolete, unfit, or not needed for public use and when the estimated fair market value of each item is less than $50.00, authorize the public auction, private sale, internet auction, or the disposal or salvage of property that has no value, as set by the Ohio Revised Code Section 307.12.
Vote on Motion: Ms. Snyder Aye; Mr. Foster Aye; Mr. Montgomery Aye.
Lois M. Snyder, President
Howard J. Foster, Vice President
Harold G. Montgomery, Member