85727B0006-DOC - Cereals

The New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services, on behalf of the Department of Correction, is soliciting bids for a one-year requirements contract for the supply and delivery of various cereals and rolled oats. The scope includes products such as corn flakes, cream of wheat, farina, frosted mini-wheats, gluten-free cheerios, hot oatmeals, and raisin bran. Deliveries are required to be FOB Destination to various locations within New York City, with a focus on strict adherence to packaging and labeling standards. All products must be individually wrapped, tamper-evident, and compliant with FDA and USDA regulations, including specific requirements for kosher and halal certifications and New York State sourcing labels where applicable. Bidders must submit their proposals through the PASSPort system, ensuring all required disclosure filings are complete to avoid disqualification. Evaluation will be based on responsiveness and balanced pricing, with the DCAS Bureau of Quality Assurance responsible for inspecting deliveries for compliance with specifications, branding, and shelf-life requirements. The contract emphasizes food safety and quality, prohibiting certain additives like artificial colors and specific sweeteners, and requiring compliance with Good Food Purchasing tracking and reporting. Payment is subject to the Prompt Payment provisions of the Procurement Policy Board Rules, and final payment is contingent upon the satisfactory fulfillment of all contract requirements.