85727B0008-DOC - Dairy Products

The City of New York’s Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) is issuing a one‑year Requirements Contract to supply the Department of Correction with a comprehensive range of dairy, egg, and non‑dairy products for 2027. Bidders must meet strict NYC food‑standards, NY State sourcing requirements for certain milk items, and provide full product documentation within seven calendar days of any City request. The solicitation is managed electronically through PASSPort and includes a virtual pre‑bid conference and a virtual bid opening via Microsoft Teams. • Scope: Provide fluid milk (skimmed, low‑fat, whole), dry milk powder, various cheeses, yogurts, eggs, margarine, and soy milk that comply with NYC specifications (no artificial sweeteners, trans‑fat free, sodium limits, ≥ 51 % NY‑state milk where required). • Delivery: Refrigerated shipments to DOC locations (e.g., Riker’s Island) with required bill of lading, specific delivery windows (6 AM–12 PM). • Compliance: Mandatory Good Food Purchasing reporting, ESSTA and whistle‑blower riders, NY State sourcing documentation, and various standard NYC contract riders. • Timeline: Release 9/1/2026 → Questions due 9/25/2026 → Pre‑bid conference 9/10/2026 → Bid opening & submission deadline 10/2/2026 → Contract period 1/1/2027–12/31/2027. • Estimated procurement value: Approximately $1.78 million (as indicated in the hidden “Estimated Procurement Value” field).