Ulster County BOCES is conducting a cooperative pizza procurement bid (Bid #26-4) for multiple school districts including Highland, Kingston, Marlboro, New Paltz, Onteora, Rondout Valley, and Saugerties. The bid solicits pizza and related products for the contract period of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, with an option to extend for two additional one-year periods. Vendors must provide twice-weekly deliveries to multiple school locations between specified morning hours, with a minimum order of $100 and no additional fuel surcharges. The procurement covers approximately 286,816 pizza pieces across nine product categories, including French Bread Pizza, 16" round pizzas, Breakfast Pizzas, and Whole Wheat/Enriched White Crust varieties. Bidders are required to submit comprehensive documentation including a bid form, proposal certification, non-collusive bidding certification, and Iran Divestment Act certification. Sealed bids must be received by 2:00 PM on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at the Ulster County BOCES Administration Building. The Steering Committee will evaluate bids based on compliance with specifications, nutritional standards, and Buy American provisions, with the right to award contracts to the four lowest bidders whose total bid value is highest. The bid does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses. Vendors must comply with strict product requirements, including domestically produced items, New York State grain requirements, and nutritional standards. Dairy products must have at least 30 days until expiration at delivery, and vendors must submit detailed nutritional analysis within 20 days of award. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the comprehensive bid covers a wide range of pizza products for multiple educational institutions, suggesting a significant procurement opportunity. The bid emphasizes product quality and nutritional compliance, with specific requirements for whole grain content, portion sizes, and product customization. Potential bidders must demonstrate ability to meet detailed specifications, including twice-weekly deliveries, minimum order quantities, and comprehensive nutritional documentation. The cooperative nature of the bid allows multiple school districts to participate, potentially creating economies of scale for the participating agencies.
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26-4 Pizza Contract.pdf | 343KB | 4/3/25 | ||
26-4 Pizza Items list.xlsx | 186KB | Spreadsheet | 4/3/25 |