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NYC Solicitation for Processed Fresh & Frozen Foods for ACS

This opportunity involves supplying processed fresh and frozen foods to the New York City Administration for Children's Services (ACS) under a two-year requirements contract. - Government Buyer: - New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS), Division of Municipal Supply Service - End user: Administration for Children's Services (ACS) - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Headwater - Endico - Rosina Food - Pictsweet - Miss Olive's - Wild Kale - Tyson - Brakebush Gold'n'Spice - High Liner Foods - Saint-Arneault - Smucker's - Trader Joe's - Winkle Star - Eggo - Rich's - Beyond - Acai Roots - Kidfresh - Don Lee - Buena Vista - Chow Ciao - Gardein - Abbot's - Products/Services Requested: - Frozen fruits and vegetables (e.g., baby carrots, broccoli, butternut squash, collard greens, corn, green beans, kale, okra, peaches, peas, pineapple, sweet potatoes, mixed vegetables, yuca) - Processed foods (e.g., ravioli, chicken nuggets, chicken patties, chicken tenders, fish sticks, french fries, peanut butter sandwiches, hash browns, hummus, pancakes, french toast, mozzarella sticks, pizza dough, plant-based burgers, plant-based nuggets, plant-based sausage links, plant-based steak, potato wedges, ripe plantains, sorbet, soup, vegetable patties, veggie breakfast patties, waffle fries, mac and cheese) - Processed foods requiring samples (e.g., bean burritos, black bean burgers, empanadas, falafel nuggets, meatballs, vegan patties, vegan chorizo crumbles, vegan meatballs) - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with specific nutritional standards (limits on sodium, added sugar, minimum fiber) - Sourcing requirements, including preference for New York State sourced items - Documentation requirements: nutritional labels, sourcing documents, Halal/Kosher certificates - Acceptance of specified brands or equivalents - Vendors must submit proposals through the PASSPort system - Estimated contract value: $500,000 - Two contracts expected to be awarded

Description

The New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) is soliciting bids for a 2-year requirements contract to supply processed fresh and frozen foods for the Administration for Children's Services (ACS). The contract will cover various classes of frozen fruits, vegetables, processed foods, and plant-based products with specific quality and sourcing requirements. Vendors must submit proposals through the City's PASSPort system by May 15, 2026, and the contract is expected to start on July 1, 2026, running through June 30, 2028.

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