Description
The City of New York is soliciting bids for a two‑year requirements contract to supply processed fresh and frozen food items to the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) and other city agencies. The contract will be awarded to vendors who can meet detailed product specifications, NY‑state sourcing requirements, and strict nutritional limits, and who can provide pricing on a “FOB Destination (Delivered)” basis. Bids are submitted electronically via PASSPort, with a pre‑bid virtual conference and a virtual bid‑opening session.
• Scope: Supply a wide range of frozen fruits, vegetables, and processed frozen foods (including plant‑based and protein items).
• Requirements: USDA grading where applicable, NY‑state sourcing, maximum sodium limits, no prohibited additives, and provision of supporting documentation within 7 days of request.
• Timeline: Posting 4/13/2026, questions due 5/8/2026, pre‑bid conference 4/23/2026, bid opening & submission deadline 5/22/2026, contract period July 1 2026 – June 30 2028.
• Delivery: City‑wide FOB Destination deliveries; virtual bid opening; mandatory completion of all price/quantity fields (orange‑shaded cells) to avoid non‑responsive status.