Culinary & pastry arts foods/products

OCM BOCES, representing Onondaga-Cortland-Madison Board of Cooperative Educational Services, is soliciting competitive bids for Culinary & Pastry Arts Foods/Products through RFB-226-32. The procurement covers a comprehensive range of food products and culinary ingredients for the Culinary & Pastry Arts Program, serving 33 participating school districts including Auburn Enlarged City SD and Baldwinsville CSD. The bid encompasses 57 line items spanning categories such as canned and dry goods, dairy, frozen products, meats, and produce, with vendors required to specify detailed product specifications including quantity per box/case, unit pricing, brand/style, and item size. The contract period runs from January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026, with potential extensions up to four years upon mutual agreement. The bid's key objectives include establishing a flexible procurement mechanism for culinary educational needs, emphasizing competitive pricing and lowest available pricing. The public bid opening is scheduled for November 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM at the OCM BOCES location in Liverpool, NY, with bids due by the same date and time.

The procurement appears open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. There are no minimum order requirements, allowing participating districts significant purchasing flexibility throughout the contract period. Vendors must provide comprehensive documentation for any proposed price adjustments and adhere to competitive pricing standards, including offering sale prices when applicable. Payment terms will be determined individually by participating districts. The bid supports cooperative purchasing across BOCES regions, enabling districts to order products as needed during the contract period. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the extensive product list suggests a potentially significant procurement value covering multiple school districts' culinary program needs. The bid's structure allows for potential price negotiations and adjustments based on market conditions, providing financial flexibility for both vendors and participating educational institutions.