Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a refrigerated food truck lease to deliver pre-prepared meals to veteran patients across VA NY Harbor Medical Centers sites. The contractor shall provide one fully functional refrigerated food truck and associated services required for food delivery operations. The scope of work includes daily routes, refrigeration maintenance, and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations. The period of performance is from 1/1/2026 to 3/31/2026, with options to extend.
• Refrigerated box truck with a minimum cargo capacity of 29,000-33,000 lbs.
• Temperature control capable of maintaining 35°F to 40°F for chilled food and below 0°F for frozen food.
• Vehicle must meet Department of Transportation (DOT) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) transport standards.
• GPS tracking, clean interior, and easy-to-sanitize surfaces required.
• Lift-Gate: Tuck-a-way lift gate; 2500lb. capacity, 72 inches X 35 inches with 5-inch ramp.
• Payload Capacity: Payload capacity of the 16-foot truck is approximately 7,000 pounds.
• Legal and Safety Requirement: Directional signals with emergency flasher, Two West Coast Mirrors, ICC running lights, Reflectors, Mud Flaps, Triangle Markers, FIRE Extinguishers, and Shoulder seat belts for both Driver and Passenger.
• Service Requirements: Immediate pick-up of trucks for in-shop monthly maintenance service, 24/5 start up service, and breakdowns on the road.