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OpenSolicitation 0423

New York State Regional School Food Infrastructure Grant Program 2026 Round 4

Buyer
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
Place of performance
Offsite performance in eligible New York State regions (Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, Mohawk Valley, Capital Region).
Submission deadline
Jan 22, 2027

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What the buyer needs

AI summary

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets requires regional school food infrastructure projects designed to build long-term food system resiliency in New York State's School Food System. The requested scope includes projects that improve K-12 meal preparation, increase the use of New York State farm products, reduce food insecurity, benefit multiple school districts, and provide workforce development or community training in safe food handling, logistics, and culinary arts. Bidders must be USA onshore organizations. Applicants must submit digital applications, including a work plan and budget, through the Statewide Financial System Grants Management System by January 22, 2027, at 3:00 PM. All questions must be submitted by December 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Applicants must provide a minimum match of five percent of the total project costs. The provided text does not state the evaluation criteria, contract term, or total budget amount.

Scope of work

  • Construction, renovation, alteration, rehabilitation, or repair of buildings or permanent facilities
  • Acquisition, installation, or replacement of equipment
  • Establishment of aggregation hubs, storage hubs, or commissary-type kitchens
  • Improvement of meal preparation for K-12 school children
  • Workforce training in culinary arts, food processing, safe food handling, storage, logistics, and delivery
  • Implementation of defined steps to increase use of New York State farm products
  • Facilitation of multi-school district uses and benefits

How proposals are evaluated

CriterionWeight / scoring
Business Plan Template50 points
Reasonableness of Cost10 points
Quantification of Project Benefits20 points
Outside Support20 points

Minimum qualifications

  • Registered and prequalified in the Statewide Financial System Grants Management System (public schools are exempt)
  • Document vault up to date in SFS GM
  • Onshore (USA Organization Only)
  • Projects located in eligible regions: Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, Mohawk Valley, or Capital Region
  • Able to provide a minimum of 5% match of total project costs

Documents to include with your response

  • Vending and Backhauling Acknowledgement Form (Appendix 2)
  • Substitute W-9 Form (if applicable)
  • Registration Form for Administrators (if applicable)
  • Project Plan of Work
  • Project Budget
  • Business Plan Template
  • Proof of Workers' Compensation Insurance
  • Proof of Disability Insurance
  • Charities Registration Exemption (Schedule E) or New York Charities Registration Number
  • MWBE Utilization Plan

How to submit

Method
Electronic via the agency portal
Instructions
Submitted via the Statewide Financial System Grants Management System (SFS GM), Event ID AGM-RSFI26. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications will not be accepted.
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