Vendor Bid Item Listing

The Wayne‑Finger Lakes Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) is seeking qualified vendors to supply a broad range of cooperative grocery items to its member school districts for the 2027 contract term. The contract will run from January 1 2027 through June 30 2027 (potentially extendable by up to three months). Bidders must submit a complete bid package (electronic preferred) by November 19 2026, and the award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder. Vendors must demonstrate capability to stock, warehouse, process large multi‑account orders, deliver to multiple school sites, and meet Buy‑American requirements. The solicitation includes detailed specifications, mandatory forms, and compliance with NY state procurement, MWBE, and Iran divestment regulations. • Scope: Supply, deliver, and invoice a catalog of grocery items (non‑perishable and perishable) for 25 school districts. • Contract term: 6 months (Jan 1 – Jun 30 2027) with possible short extensions. • Bid submission deadline: 3:00 PM ET, 19 Nov 2026 (electronic via IonWave or sealed hard copy). • Required documentation: Bid proposal, catalog/website instructions, discount form, questionnaire, qualification & disclosure, non‑collusion affidavit, W‑9, etc. • Evaluation criteria: Price, ability to meet delivery/stocking requirements, compliance with Buy‑American, MWBE participation, and overall responsibility. • Delivery: Direct to participating districts; no weekend/holiday deliveries except emergencies. • Payment: Net delivered price, tax‑exempt, invoicing after receipt of proper documentation.