85727B0024-ACS - Sauces, Seasonings, Spices

The City of New York’s Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) is issuing an 18‑month competitive sealed bid for the supply of a broad catalog of sauces, seasonings, spices, condiments, and related food commodities to support the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) program. Vendors must submit a complete bid sheet covering 58 line‑items, adhere to strict food‑standard requirements (no artificial sweeteners, colors, caramel color, or titanium dioxide; low‑sodium limits), comply with Buy‑American and New York State sourcing rules, and provide required documentation (nutritional labels, NY‑state sourcing docs, halal/kosher certificates) within seven days of any City request. The contract is a “C” Requirement Contract with an anticipated start on 1 Jan 2027 and end on 30 Jun 2028. • Scope includes sauces, seasonings, spices, mayonnaise, dressings, pickles, table salt, vinegar, and related items, each with specific packaging, labeling, and shelf‑life specifications. • Bids must be submitted electronically via PASSPort by 11:00 AM ET on 9 Oct 2026 (extended to 9 Oct 2026) with a recommended early submission window of ≥48 hours. • Mandatory pre‑bid conference (virtual) on 10 Sep 2026, and a question deadline of 25 Sep 2026.