Milk and Milk Products

This cooperative purchase contract supplies a wide range of dairy and soy‑milk beverages to thirteen school districts in Dutchess County, NY, for use in school foodservice operations. The primary award goes to Sinon Farms, Inc., with Hudson Valley Fresh Dairy LLC serving as the secondary award. Pricing is based on unit rates for each product, and estimated annual usage is provided for the 2026‑27 fiscal year. The contract runs for one year with the possibility of up to four additional one‑year extensions, and it is governed by New York State General Municipal Law § 103. • Scope: delivery of fluid milk (fat‑free, low‑fat, whole, flavored, lactose‑free) and soy‑milk in various container sizes, plus related dairy items such as half‑and‑half, cream, and buttermilk. • Volume: over 1.5 million half‑gallon units of flavored milk alone, resulting in an estimated spend of roughly $670 k for the first year. • Compliance: primary award marked NYS Farm‑to‑School non‑compliant for some items; secondary award fully compliant.