Opportunity
New York State Contract Reporter #RFP No. 26-AGE-016
Cortland County grocery, frozen food, and related food products solicitation
Posted
November 05, 2026
Respond By
December 03, 2026
Identifier
RFP No. 26-AGE-016
NAICS
424410
Cortland County is seeking proposals for a broad range of grocery and food products for its Nutrition and Jail programs. - Buyer: Cortland County, Legislative-Administration, County Administration office, New York. - Scope: Approximately 297 scheduled line items spanning meat and fish; dairy and eggs; frozen foods; canned and fresh produce; baking goods; seasonings, sauces, and condiments; cereals, bread, pasta, potatoes, and rice; miscellaneous food and paper products; and beverages. - Quantities and part numbers: The bid schedule provides estimated quantities and specifications by item and program, but the available summary does not include individual quantities. No part numbers are provided. - OEMs and named brands: Tyson, Hofmann, Sara Lee, Bush’s, Dole, Sunkist, Hospitality, McCormick, Ken’s, and Swiss Miss. The specifications also identify restrictions or exclusions involving Nemco, Liam, Dutchess, Gold Seas, Producers, and Everbake; equivalents may require County approval. - Notable requirements: Products must meet specified package sizes, grades, and attributes. Bids must account for applicable government commodity allowances for the Nutrition Program when National Commodity Program food is available, and identify which items qualify. Deliveries are required during the specified morning delivery window. - Term: Three months; deliveries are required during the contract term.
Description
Cortland County is soliciting proposals for miscellaneous groceries and frozen foods for January 1 through March 31, 2027. The procurement covers food and product items specified in the bid schedule, with deliveries to arrive between 7 AM and 12 noon. Proposals must be submitted with one original and one electronic copy by December 3, 2026, at 2:30 PM. Prices must include applicable government commodity allowances for the Nutrition Program when National Commodity Program food is available.