The City of New York is procuring a one‑year Requirements Contract to supply frozen meats, poultry, and fish for the Department of Correction, meeting strict NY State sourcing, nutritional, and labeling standards. Bidders must complete a detailed bid‑sheet, provide extensive documentation (nutrition labels, sourcing proofs, certifications), and submit via PASSPort. The contract is valued at approximately $2.3 million, with anticipated start on 1 Jan 2027 and end on 31 Dec 2027.
• Scope: Supply frozen beef, turkey, chicken, and fish products in specified cuts, weights, and packaging.
• Requirements: NY State sourcing, antibiotic‑free poultry, halal/kosher options, nutritional limits (e.g., ≤ 290 mg sodium per serving), and extensive documentation.
• Process: Pre‑bid virtual conference on 9 Oct 2026, questions due 25 Sep 2026, bid submission deadline 2 Oct 2026, bid opening 2 Oct 2026 at 11 AM.
• Delivery: Virtual bid opening via Microsoft Teams; deliveries to NYC DOC facilities per schedule.
• Evaluation: Lowest responsive and responsible bidder per city procurement rules.