85727B0010-DOC - Kosher Foods

The City of New York, through DCAS, is seeking a vendor to provide a full‑year, requirements‑type contract for kosher‑certified food products (including standard kosher, kosher‑for‑Passover, and Glatt kosher) to supply the Department of Corrections and any other NYC agencies that may use the contract. The solicitation includes detailed quantity requirements, NY‑state sourcing mandates, strict ingredient restrictions, and a requirement to submit documentation (nutritional labels, Kosher certifications, NY‑state sourcing proof) within a tight timeframe. • Supply ready‑to‑eat, ovenable/microwaveable meals and pre‑packaged kosher items across four product classes, with pre‑filled case quantities ranging from 10 to 3,000 cases per item. • All items must be kosher‑certified, NY‑state sourced (≥ 51 % raw agricultural ingredients), and meet NYC Food Standards (≤ 800 mg sodium per serving, no prohibited additives). • Vendor must deliver to the Department of Corrections (Riker’s Island) and possibly other NYC locations, adhering to scheduled delivery windows (Mon‑Thu 6 am‑12 pm) and provide required documentation within 7 days of any City request. • Bids must be submitted electronically through PASSPort by 11:00 AM EDT on Oct 9 2026; a pre‑bid conference was held on Sep 10 2026 (optional). • The contract term is Jan 1 2027 through Dec 31 2027 (one‑year requirements contract), with possible extensions up to 120 days.