Description
The City of New York, via DCAS, is issuing a two‑year requirements contract to supply a defined list of cereal products for the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS). Vendors must provide gluten‑free, low‑sugar, high‑fiber cereals that meet strict ingredient restrictions and packaging specifications, and must submit full documentation (nutrition labels, NY‑state sourcing, certification) within seven calendar days of any City request. The contract will run from July 1 2026 through June 30 2028, with a total estimated procurement value of roughly $4.7 million.
• Supply 11 distinct cereal items (e.g., Apple Cinnamon Cheerios, Cheerios, Multi‑Grain Cinnamon Flakes, Farina Hot Cereal, etc.) in case‑based packaging.
• Meet nutritional caps: ≤ 200 mg sodium, ≤ 6 g sugar, ≥ 2 g fiber per serving; must be gluten‑free and free of specified additives.
• Submit a completed bid sheet (including brand, unit cost, total value) and all required certifications via PASSPort by May 22, 2026 12:00 PM ET.
• Pre‑bid virtual conference on April 23, 2026; questions due May 8, 2026; bid opening and submission same date (May 22, 2026).