Café Services

The New York State Office of Mental Health is soliciting bids for café services at the Creedmoor Psychiatric Center in Queens Village, New York. The contract will be awarded to the responsible and responsive bidder who offers the lowest total bid amount and meets all minimum mandatory requirements. Key operational requirements include a minimum of three years of experience operating a comparable food service operation and the maintenance of an appropriate commercial kitchen for food preparation. All menu items must be modeled after the New York City Food Standards for Cafeterias/Cafes, and the contractor must comply with New York State Sanitary Codes and local County Health Department regulations. Bids are due by December 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET and must be submitted electronically to Marc VanDeusen. Required documentation includes a solicitation cover sheet, proof of at least five years of business experience, an MWBE Utilization Plan, and various certifications regarding gender-based violence and business activities in Russia. The contractor must maintain significant insurance coverage, including $2 million for general liability and professional liability insurance for the duration of the contract and three years thereafter. The agreement is subject to the New York State Procurement Lobbying Act and includes standard state clauses regarding non-assignment and governing law.