About this opportunity
AI summaryThe government authority in New York requires a vendor to provide food infrastructure grant program services. The buyer intends for this program to improve meal preparation for K-12 school children and reduce food insecurity. Additionally, the program encourages workforce development through training in culinary arts, food processing, safe food handling and storage, logistics, delivery, and other community needs. Grant program facilities must serve multiple school districts, support their local community, and provide workforce development opportunities. The buyer accepts proposals from USA organizations only. The vendor may perform work onsite or offsite. The buyer seeks budget proposals from interested parties. Bidders must submit all questions no later than December 11, 2026.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
- Solicitation No.
- 0423
Scope of work
- Provide food infrastructure grant program services
- Improve meal preparation for K-12 school children and reduce food insecurity
- Provide workforce development training for culinary arts, food processing, safe food handling and storage, logistics, and delivery
- Ensure funded facilities serve multiple school districts and support local communities
Minimum qualifications
- Onshore (USA Organization Only)
Documents to include with your response
- Appendix 2 Vending and Backhauling Acknowledgement Form from Office of General Services
Key dates
- Questions due
- December 11, 2026
Contract details
- Place of performance
- New York (Onsite or offsite)