Cooperative Bid RFB #2092-24 for Milk and Juice

Monroe 2 - Orleans BOCES is conducting a cooperative bid (RFB #2092-24) for milk and juice products targeting multiple school districts within Monroe County, New York. The procurement seeks to establish a contract for dairy and juice product procurement covering the period from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. The bid is structured into two primary categories: Category A focuses on high-usage milk products including 1% chocolate milk, 1% milk, fat-free chocolate milk, fat-free milk, and fat-free strawberry milk, with estimated quantities ranging from 143,725 to 1,179,053 units in 8 oz. half-pint cartons. Category B includes a broader range of products such as gallon milk containers, fruit juices (apple, orange, grape), dairy ancillaries like string cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt, and specialty items including half-and-half and lactaid milk. The bid is scheduled to open on April 18, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., with vendors required to submit comprehensive pricing and product specifications. The solicitation allows for vendor catalog numbers, model numbers, and potential product substitutions, indicating flexibility in meeting the school districts' nutritional needs.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the cooperative nature of the bid suggests potential opportunities for local or regional vendors. The bid encompasses a substantial volume of dairy and juice products, with estimated quantities indicating significant purchasing power across participating school districts. Though specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the extensive product list and high-volume estimates suggest a potentially valuable contract for the winning vendor(s). The procurement approach of using a cooperative bid model allows multiple school districts to leverage collective purchasing power, potentially achieving more competitive pricing and streamlined procurement processes. The contract duration of one year (July 2024 to June 2025) provides stability for both the purchasing districts and the selected vendor(s), with the possibility of future renewals or extensions. Prospective bidders will need to demonstrate capabilities in consistent product supply, quality assurance, and the ability to meet the diverse nutritional requirements of school food service programs across the participating districts.