REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT FOR FOOD DISTRIBUTION SERVICES

The New York City Department of Education is seeking qualified vendors to enter into a requirements contract for food distribution services covering all Office of Food and Nutrition Services kitchens city‑wide. The contract will encompass acquisition, storage, handling, and delivery of roughly 300 food items, integration of donated goods, and overall program management. Six aggregate classes will be organized into three food categories—frozen foods, groceries, and fresh produce—with vendors required to provide net cost pricing and delivery mark‑up for each product line. • Scope includes procurement, warehousing, and distribution of a broad range of food products to NYC public schools. • Six aggregate classes, three categories (frozen, grocery, fresh), with net‑cost and markup pricing required. • Bids must be submitted electronically by 7 June 2026 4:00 PM (or hand‑delivered with prior notice). • Pre‑bid conference on 14 January 2025 via Microsoft Teams; mandatory attendance is not indicated. • Bid opening will be virtual on 7 July 2026 at 11:00 AM ET; successful vendors will manage ongoing food service logistics for the DOE.