FEEDING NYS

The state of New York is pursuing a sole-source procurement for Feeding NYS, a statewide food distribution and technical assistance initiative managed by the Food Bank Association of NYS. The contract will distribute funds to 10 food banks across all New York State counties, with a primary objective of providing technical assistance to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness in food distribution networks. The procurement is being managed by the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and has been discussed in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and Markets' food insecurity task force. The contract term is three years, with a current posting date of June 2, 2025, and an advertisement end date of June 9, 2025. This single-source award is unique because individual food banks have indicated they lack the expertise to manage statewide funding independently and prefer Feeding NYS to serve as the central management entity. The key deliverables include fund distribution, operational guidance, and technical support to enhance food bank performance across the state.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, and the contract is explicitly targeted to the Food Bank Association of NYS as the sole viable vendor. No competitive bidding process is anticipated due to the sole-source nature of the award. The existing infrastructure involves coordination among 10 food banks and state-level agricultural and environmental agencies. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the procurement suggests a comprehensive statewide funding mechanism for food distribution support. The contract's value will likely encompass administrative costs for fund distribution, technical assistance, and potential operational improvement initiatives. The procurement represents a strategic approach to streamlining food bank support and ensuring efficient resource allocation across New York State's food security network.