Description
The City of New York’s Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) is issuing a one‑year Requirements Contract to supply shelf‑stable food products for the Department of Correction and other city agencies. The solicitation covers six product classes—beans/peas, fruits/vegetables, dry goods, pasta/grains, wet goods (sauces, spreads, etc.), and meat/fish—each with detailed specifications on grade, packaging, New York‑state sourcing, sodium limits, and prohibited additives. Bids must be submitted electronically through the PASSPort portal by October 9 2026, with a virtual pre‑bid conference held on September 10 2026 (non‑mandatory). The contract period runs from January 1 2027 to December 31 2027, and the estimated procurement value is approximately $3.4 million. Key points include:
• Six distinct product classes with strict nutritional and sourcing requirements.
• All submissions via PASSPort; virtual bid opening on Oct 9 2026 at 11:00 AM.
• Pre‑bid conference (Sept 10 2026) optional, held via Microsoft Teams.
• Contract term of one year, estimated total spend $3.4 M.
• Mandatory documentation (nutrition labels, NY‑state sourcing proof, certifications) must be provided within 7 days of any city request.