This cooperative purchase contracts Dutchess BOCES to supply a wide range of ice‑cream and frozen‑treat products to thirteen school districts throughout the region for the 2026‑2027 school year. The procurement was conducted via a competitive Request for Bids (RFB #2627‑03) and three local vendors were deemed responsive and responsible. The contract runs for one year with the option to extend up to four additional one‑year periods, giving the agency flexibility to maintain a stable supply chain for its cafeterias.
• Scope: Italian ice, sorbets, “American” frozen treats, Rosati brand items, Hershey Creamery ice‑cream, Sinon Farms dairy‑based treats.
• Vendors: GlacierPoint Enterprises (Gardiner, NY), Hershey Creamery Company (Middletown, NY), Sinon Farms, Inc. (Poughkeepsie, NY).
• Term: Primary 7/1/2026‑6/30/2027 with up‑to‑four one‑year renewal options.