NYS Produce Items - Brentwood Residential Center

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services is requesting competitive quotes for New York State-grown produce items (fruits and vegetables) for delivery to Brentwood Residential Center in Dix Hills, Suffolk County, under RFQ 2026-002, with quotes due February 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST. This procurement supports New York State Executive Order 32, which mandates that OCFS purchase a prescribed percentage of food spend on items grown, harvested, or produced in New York State, plateauing at 30 percent by the end of calendar year 2027.

The RFQ is divided into two lots — Lot 1 (vegetables: green beans, cabbage, carrots, broccoli, celery, cucumbers, garlic, kale, lettuce, bell peppers, corn, tomatoes) and Lot 2 (fruits: apples, cantaloupe, strawberries, honeydew, blueberries, grapes, watermelon) — with responders permitted to quote on either or both. All products must be certified as 100 percent New York State-grown, harvested, or produced unprocessed food. Monthly quantities range from 6 to 50 units or pounds depending on produce type, with availability periods spanning 2 to 12 months per year. Deliveries are expected weekly, Monday through Friday between 6:00 AM and 3:00 PM, on an approximate basis reflecting actual facility needs. Quote rates must include all costs associated with supplying and delivering items; vendors must be authorized to do business in New York State and ensure food transport complies with Federal and New York State law.

Contracting goals apply: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) 6.00%, Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) 15.00%, and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) 15.00%. Award will be made to the lowest-priced response meeting technical requirements. No incumbent has been identified. Questions are due January 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST; responses to questions are due January 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST. Vendors must submit SFS Vendor ID or Tax Identification Number with their response via email to RFQ@ocfs.ny.gov.