Bread Bid 2025 - 2026

The Brewster Central School District in Tioga County, New York is soliciting competitive bids for a comprehensive bread procurement contract covering the period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. This procurement opportunity is part of a broader food and supplies bid that includes multiple product categories such as bread, groceries, ice cream, paper goods, and cleaning supplies for four district schools: Brewster High School, C.V. Starr Intermediate School, Henry H. Wells Middle School, and John F. Kennedy Elementary School. Vendors must provide bread products and be prepared to deliver twice weekly between 6:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., with strict requirements including adherence to a "Buy American" mandate that prioritizes products manufactured in the United States. The bid was publicly advertised in the Journal News on March 17, 2025, and the Putnam Courier on March 18, 2025, with all bids due by 10 a.m. on May 5, 2025. Potential bidders must complete multiple certification forms, including a Non-Collusive Bidding Certification and an Iran Divestment Act Compliance Rider, demonstrating their legal and ethical compliance with procurement regulations.

The procurement opportunity encourages participation from New York State Certified Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) as subcontractors and suppliers, providing potential opportunities for diverse vendors. The district reserves the right to renew and extend the contract for up to four additional one-year periods, with an escalator clause allowing price increases with 30 days written notice and documentation of manufacturer cost increases. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive nature of the bid suggests a significant annual procurement value across multiple food and supply categories. Vendors must provide nutritional data and meal contribution documents upon request and comply with strict nutritional guidelines. The Board of Education retains the right to reject all bids, and any submitted bid will remain binding for 60 days following the bid opening. Interested vendors can obtain bid forms electronically through the Empire State Bid System website, with the official contact being Lauren Zagorski-Truel, the District Clerk, located at 30 Farm to Market Road in Brewster, New York.