Description
The City of New York’s Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) is soliciting bids for a one‑year Requirements Contract to supply a range of packaged cereal products to the Department of Correction (DOC). The contract is valued at approximately $890,000 and requires compliance with NYC Food Standards, New York State sourcing rules, kosher and gluten‑free certifications where indicated, and strict ingredient restrictions (no low‑ or no‑calorie sweeteners, certain artificial colors, azodicarbonamide, etc.). Vendor must have at least two years of food‑commodity experience, provide three government references, and submit detailed product labeling and sourcing documentation. Delivery is to Riker’s Island (and other City sites) with scheduled appointments and strict pallet requirements.
• Supply assorted cereals (rolled oats, corn flakes, multigrain Cheerios, etc.) meeting nutritional limits (≤ 215 mg sodium, ≤ 6 g sugar, ≥ 2 g fiber per serving).
• Must certify NY State sourcing (≥ 51 % ingredients) and provide kosher/halal certifications where required.
• Contract term: Jan 1 2027 – Dec 31 2027; all items must be commercially available by the start date.
• Mandatory reporting: Good Food Purchasing quarterly data, PIP subcontractor reporting, vehicle‑safety‑plan compliance, and price‑adjustment provisions.