Description
The City of New York is issuing an indefinite‑quantity, two‑year Requirements Contract for shelf‑stable food items to be used by the Administration for Children’s Services and other city agencies. Vendors must submit a fully‑completed bid sheet covering six product classes (beans/peas, fruits/vegetables, dry goods, pasta/grains, wet goods, meat/fish) with detailed specifications, NY‑state sourcing, low‑sodium limits, and required certifications. Bids are submitted electronically via PASSPort, with a mandatory documentation package or a 7‑day turnaround for any requested supplemental documents. The contract will run from July 1 2026 to June 30 2028, with deliveries to multiple NYC locations.
• Six product classes covering a broad range of non‑perishable foods (canned, dried, jarred, etc.)
• Strict NY‑state sourcing, nutritional label, halal/kosher, and grading‑certificate requirements; missing items must be provided within 7 calendar days of request
• Indefinite‑quantity unit‑price contract; estimated total procurement value ≈ $950 K
• Electronic bid submission via PASSPort; recommended submission ≥ 48 hours before deadline to avoid technical issues
• Pre‑bid virtual conference on 4/23/2026 (optional) and bid opening on 5/22/2026 at 12:00 PM ET