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Westchester County Solicits Bids for Grocery and Canned Food Items for Senior Nutrition Programs

Westchester County is seeking bids to supply a wide range of grocery and canned food items for its Senior Services Kitchen and nutrition program central kitchens. - Government Buyer: - County of Westchester Bureau of Purchase and Supplies - OEMs and Brands Highlighted: - Del Monte, Libby's, Dole, Hunts, Furmanos, Knorr, Glo-Ray, Campbell's, Swanson, Starkist, Valdigrano, Barilla, Uncle Ben's, Pillsbury, Heinz, McCormick, Domino, Sweet Saver, Nabisco, Sunshine, General Mills, Roland, Ambrosia, Perfection, Mott, Apple & Eve, Real Lemon, Spruce, Banquet - Vendors Referenced: - School Wholesale Supplies LLC, Paradise Estimating, NextHaul Express LLC, Govly, Logic Automation LLC, Agni Enterprises LLC (Head to Heels Safety Supplies), Bert Drobbin Co Inc, Sodexo Inc., Shaver Foods LLC, Jerusalem Distribution Inc. DBA Metrostar Foodservice, Farmed Fresh LLC, Dakota Growers Pasta Company, A J Letizio - Products/Services Requested: - Over 100 line items including canned fruits (applesauce, peaches, pears, pineapple, fruit cocktail), juices (orange, apple, grape, V-8, cranberry), vegetables (beets, cabbage, mushrooms, sauerkraut), beans and legumes, pasta (linguine, spaghetti, penne, ziti, shells), rice, potatoes, condiments (ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, dressings, sauces), spices and seasonings, coffee, tea, sugar, cookies, puddings, gelatin, and breakfast supplies - Many items specify preferred or required brands (e.g., Del Monte, Libby's, Dole, Campbell's, Heinz, Barilla, Pillsbury, Uncle Ben's, Domino, Nabisco, Sunshine, General Mills, McCormick) - Quantities range from 3 to 360 cases per item - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Delivery is FOB destination with inside delivery to multiple nutrition program kitchens and community centers across Westchester County - All products must be new, meet US Grade A or B standards, and in some cases, be vitamin-enriched or low sodium - Delivery time is a factor in award determination; prompt delivery is required - Some items require specific brands or "or equal" alternatives, and certain brands are explicitly excluded - Option to extend contract for an additional year - Delivery/Performance Locations: - Doles Community Center (Mount Vernon), Yorktown Community and Cultural Center (Yorktown), Peekskill Nutrition Center (Peekskill), Ossining Community Center (Ossining), Fox Center (Mount Kisco), and the County of Westchester Bureau of Purchase and Supplies (White Plains)

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Bid (RFB) issued by Westchester County - Purchasing for the procurement of grocery and canned grocery items. The items are intended for the Senior Services Kitchen and the contract duration is one year. Bids must be physically submitted and sealed, with a deadline of May 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT. The delivery point is Westchester County, New York, and delivery is FOB Destination, requested as soon as possible after award.

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