Opportunity
New York Buffalo Civic Plus #26.05.28 Senior Picnic
Catering and Onsite Cooking Services for Senior Citizens Summer Picnic – City of Buffalo
Posted
May 28, 2026
Respond By
June 11, 2026
Identifier
26.05.28 Senior Picnic
NAICS
722320, 722330
The City of Buffalo is seeking catering and cooking services for its Annual Senior Citizens Summer Picnic event. - Government Buyer: - City of Buffalo, Department of Administration, Finance, Policy & Urban Affairs, Division of Purchase - Products/Services Requested: - Catering and onsite cooking services for the Senior Citizens Summer Picnic - Preparation and serving of BBQ chicken (cooked onsite), pasta salad, green salad, dinner roll, cookie, and bottled water - Service for approximately 800-1,000 senior citizens - Provision of all staffing, equipment, and serving supplies - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Chicken must be cooked onsite at the event location - Meals must be served in take-out containers - Vendor responsible for preparation, serving, and cleanup - Compliance with workforce diversity goals (25% minority, 5% women workforce and business utilization) - Submission of bid bond, certified check, bank draft, or letter of credit required - Locations: - Event held at Front Park, Porter Avenue, Buffalo, NY - Contracting office at City of Buffalo Division of Purchase, 65 Niagara Square, Room 1901 City Hall, Buffalo, NY 14202 - No specific OEMs or part numbers are referenced, as this is a service-based procurement.
Description
This solicitation is for catering and cooking services for the annual senior citizens summer picnic in Buffalo, New York. The City of Buffalo is seeking proposals for these services, with a bid opening scheduled for June 11, 2026, at 11:30 AM. Bidders must submit their proposals on the furnished form and comply with specified regulations, including bid bond requirements and workforce diversity goals. The project aims to provide food services for a community event dedicated to senior citizens.