Bid Extension: B5875-REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT FOR FOOD DISTRIBUTION SERVICES

The New York City Department of Education is issuing a competitive sealed‑bid solicitation for a multi‑year requirements contract to provide comprehensive food distribution services to its Office of Food and Nutrition Services kitchens across the city. The contract will cover acquisition, storage, handling, and delivery of roughly 300 food items—including frozen foods, groceries, and fresh produce—as well as integration of donated goods and overall program management. Bidders must submit net cost quotes for each product line and a delivery markup, organized into six aggregate classes. The solicitation includes a pre‑bid conference on January 14 2025 (virtual) and a bid‑submission deadline of June 25 2026, with electronic and optional paper submissions. • Scope: procurement, warehousing, and city‑wide distribution of frozen, grocery, and fresh produce items (≈300 SKUs). • Requirements: net‑cost pricing per manufacturer/supplier, plus delivery markup; compliance with DOE MWBE participation goals. • Submission: electronic email to [email protected] (subject “B5875 – Vendor Name”) or OneDrive link for large files; optional hand‑delivery with prior notice.