NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Notice is hereby given that separate, sealed proposals will be received by the Lorain County
Detention Home, 9967 S. Murray Ridge Road, Elyria, OH 44035, Attention: Director of
Residential Services, Matthew Koch, until 4:00 p.m. on Friday May 15, 2026, for:
PROVIDING COMPLETE FOOD SERVICE FOR THE LORAIN COUNTY DETENTION
HOME AND FACILIITES INCLUDING COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
STANDARDS AS SPECIFIED IN THE INVITATION TO BID DOCUMENT.
Interested parties will be required to attend a mandatory onsite walk-through on Tuesday, April
28, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at 9967 S. Murray Ridge Rd, Elyria, OH 44035.
The complete official Invitation to bid documents and specifications may be obtained by
contacting Jessica Burns, Fiscal Administrator, Lorain County Board of Commissioners, 226
Middle Avenue, 4th Floor, Elyria Ohio 44035; jburns@loraincounty.us; 440-329-5240. Between
the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm., Monday through Friday.
Only bids prepared on the official documents obtained through the Lorain County Board of
Commissioners will be accepted. Bids must be accompanied by a bid guaranty and contract
bond in accordance with Section 153.54 of the Ohio Revised Code. Bid security furnished in
bond form, shall be issued by the Surety Company or corporation licensed in the State of Ohio to
provide said surety.
Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the bidder's name, address, and
"Lorain County Detention Home Food Service Proposal." The County assumes no responsibility
for proposals forwarded by mail. Late bids will not be accepted.
The Lorain County Detention Home and facilities and the Board of County Commissioners
reserve the right to reject any or all proposals, waive infor-malities, and select the proposal
deemed in the best interest of Lorain County.
BY ORDER OF:
LORAIN COUNTY DOMESTIC RELATIONS & JUVENILE COURT
PUBLISH: THE CHRONICLE TELEGRAM
Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2026
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2026