New York State Contract Reporter #SU 072826

Cafeteria Services Solicitation for Gerald B. Edwards Training Center, Essex County, NY

This opportunity seeks a contractor to provide cafeteria services at the Gerald B. Edwards Training Center in Essex County, NY for the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). - Government Buyer: - New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) - Sunmount Developmental Disabilities State Operations Office (DDSOO) - Contract Management Unit - Products/Services Requested: - Daily provision of noontime meals and two snacks for 18 program participants, approximately 252 days per year - Meals must meet USDA, NYS Sanitary Code, Department of Health, and OPWDD dietary standards - Accommodation for pureed foods, cultural, religious, and allergy requirements - Provision of all dining tables, chairs, service wares, adaptive equipment, and other necessary items for participant use and serving - Full-service cafeteria operation including all labor, materials, supplies, emergency work, administrative and reporting requirements, overhead, travel, permits, licenses, and insurance - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must have at least three years of relevant experience and provide references - Strict compliance with all local, state, and federal health and safety regulations - Ability to implement dietary changes within 12 hours of notice - Annual price adjustments capped at 3% based on CPI - MWBE and SDVOB utilization encouraged - Criminal history checks required for staff - Strict confidentiality and insurance provisions - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to all qualified providers

Description

The New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is soliciting sealed bids for cafeteria services at the Gerald B. Edwards Training Center in Essex County. The contract term is from 2027 to 2032. The contractor will provide noontime meals and two snacks daily for eighteen program participants, ensuring compliance with USDA, NYS Sanitary Code, Department of Health, and OPWDD standards. The scope includes providing dining furniture, service wares, adaptive equipment, and other necessary items for participant use and serving. Bidders must have at least three years of relevant experience and comply with all applicable laws and regulations. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder based on estimated annual cost. Prevailing wage does not apply. Bid opening will be conducted via Microsoft Teams.

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