Milk, Fluid (Statewide)

The Milk, Fluid (Statewide) contract provides New York State agencies and authorized political subdivisions with procurement access to Class I fluid milk products. The vehicle enables the purchase of various milk types, including homogenized milk (minimum 3.25% fat), 2% reduced fat milk, 1% low fat milk, and skim/non-fat milk, delivered throughout New York State. Products are priced and delivered on a per-quart basis, with specific provisions for temperature maintenance at 45°F or below during storage and transportation. The contract accommodates varying delivery schedules, including restricted delivery options for correctional facilities, and establishes a minimum order requirement of $100. Pricing includes monthly adjustments based on Federal or State Milk Marketing Orders and annual Consumer Price Index adjustments, with periodic fuel surcharges implemented based on diesel fuel price thresholds.

The New York State Office of General Services awarded this statewide contract to three prime contractors: Cream-O-Land Dairies LLC, Hudson Valley Fresh Dairy LLC (small business designated), and Upstate Niagara Cooperative Inc. The contract covers all state agencies and political subdivisions throughout New York State across 18 geographic regions, with pricing structured by the Northeast Milk Marketing Area and Western New York Milk Marketing Area. The contract period runs from September 21, 2021, through September 20, 2026, with an anticipated annual contract value of approximately $14 million based on historical usage. This indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract vehicle includes no minority or women-owned business enterprise goals.