B5925: Requirements Contract for Distribution of Fresh Milk and Dairy Products

The Department of Education seeks a vendor to provide, warehouse, handle, and distribute fresh milk and dairy products to approximately 1,300 NYC public schools. The contract is structured as a requirements contract with three aggregate classes covering various milk types and containers; vendors must purchase directly from DOE‑contracted manufacturers and may win only one aggregate class. • Provide whole, low‑fat, fat‑free, chocolate, and half‑and‑half milk in half‑pint and quart containers. • Supply, store, and deliver products citywide, adhering to DOE specifications and timelines. • Awards will be made on an aggregate‑class basis, limited to one class per vendor; the contract is open‑ended with recurring orders throughout the contract period. • Bids must be submitted by March 18 2026; a pre‑bid conference is scheduled for July 29 2025 via Microsoft Teams. • Vendors must use DOE‑approved manufacturers; no subcontracting of the core product is permitted.