Nassau BOCES - Nassau BOCES Grocery Foods - ITB 26/27-064 (2026)
NASSAU BOCESSchool · GARDEN CITY, NY- Due
- Dec 10, 2026
- 25 days left
- Posted
- Nov 12, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Junco Kennedy
- (516) 396-2386
The 30-second brief
Nassau BOCES is seeking bids for retail grocery products for in-store purchases made by authorized personnel using valid purchase orders, under ITB 26/27-064. The scope covers commonly used grocery and food items, including whole wheat bread, whole milk, eggs, butter, cheese, vegetable oil, cereal, flour, rice, pasta, pasta sauce, canned corn and peaches, fresh chicken, peanut butter, frozen mixed vegetables, Russet potatoes, Gala apples, yellow bananas, and purified drinking water. Vendors must provide unit pricing for a market basket schedule and a fixed percentage discount from regular retail selling prices for all purchases over an initial one-year contract term with two optional one-year renewal periods. The submission deadline is December 10, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET. Bids may be submitted electronically via the Nassau BOCES online portal or as sealed paper bids to the Purchasing Department at 71 Clinton Road, Garden City, NY 11530.
Whole wheat bread (1 loaf, 20 oz.), Whole milk (1 gallon), Large white eggs (1 dozen), Salted butter sticks (1 lb. package), American cheese slices (8 oz. package), Vegetable oil (48 oz. bottle), Toasted oat cereal, Plain (18 oz. box), All-purpose enriched flour (5 lb. bag), Long grain white rice (2 lb. bag), Spaghetti pasta (1 lb. box), Traditional marinara pasta sauce (24 oz. jar), Canned whole kernel corn, No salt added, Not creamed (15 oz. can), Canned sliced peaches in 100% juice (15 oz. can), Fresh boneless chicken breast, USDA Grade A (1 lb. package), Creamy peanut butter (16 oz. jar), Frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, Corn, Green beans and peas) (12 oz. bag), Fresh Russet potatoes (5 lb. bag), Fresh Gala apples (1 lb.), Fresh yellow bananas (1 lb.), Purified drinking water, Including bottle deposit cost (24-pack of 16.9oz. bottles)
Price (Total Market Basket Price and Contract Discount percentage), Compliance with all bid specifications and requirements, Product availability and ability to provide products specified, Quality and conformity of products offered, Ability to accept Nassau BOCES purchase orders, Vendor experience and qualifications
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Summary
Nassau BOCES is seeking bids for retail grocery products for in-store purchases made by authorized personnel using valid purchase orders, under ITB 26/27-064.
The scope covers commonly used grocery and food items, including whole wheat bread, whole milk, eggs, butter, cheese, vegetable oil, cereal, flour, rice, pasta, pasta sauce, canned corn and peaches, fresh chicken, peanut butter, frozen mixed vegetables, Russet potatoes, Gala apples, yellow bananas, and purified drinking water. Vendors must provide unit pricing for a market basket schedule and a fixed percentage discount from regular retail selling prices for all purchases over an initial one-year contract term with two optional one-year renewal periods. The submission deadline is December 10, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET. Bids may be submitted electronically via the Nassau BOCES online portal or as sealed paper bids to the Purchasing Department at 71 Clinton Road, Garden City, NY 11530.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Price (Total Market Basket Price and Contract Discount percentage)
- Compliance with all bid specifications and requirements
- Product availability and ability to provide products specified
- Quality and conformity of products offered
- Ability to accept Nassau BOCES purchase orders
- Vendor experience and qualifications
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Whole wheat bread (1 loaf, 20 oz.), Whole milk (1 gallon), Large white eggs (1 dozen), Salted butter sticks (1 lb. package), American cheese slices (8 oz. package), Vegetable oil (48 oz. bottle), Toasted oat cereal, Plain (18 oz. box), All-purpose enriched flour (5 lb. bag), Long grain white rice (2 lb. bag), Spaghetti pasta (1 lb. box), Traditional marinara pasta sauce (24 oz. jar), Canned whole kernel corn, No salt added, Not creamed (15 oz. can), Canned sliced peaches in 100% juice (15 oz. can), Fresh boneless chicken breast, USDA Grade A (1 lb. package), Creamy peanut butter (16 oz. jar), Frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, Corn, Green beans and peas) (12 oz. bag), Fresh Russet potatoes (5 lb. bag), Fresh Gala apples (1 lb.), Fresh yellow bananas (1 lb.), Purified drinking water, Including bottle deposit cost (24-pack of 16.9oz. bottles)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Non-Collusion Certification
- Iran Divestment Act Certification
- Sexual Harassment Prevention Certification Form
- Vendor Acknowledgement Form
- Bid Proposal Form / Market Basket Pricing Schedule
- Submit to
- https://nboces.ionwave.net/Login.aspx
- Duration
- 12 months
- Scope location
- Garden City, NY
- Reported agency
- Nassau BOCES
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from NASSAU BOCES?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 10, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://nboces.ionwave.net/Login.aspx. For questions, contact Junco Kennedy.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including NASSAU BOCES in NY, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Junco Kennedy at (516) 396-2386. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Whole wheat bread (1 loaf, 20 oz.), Whole milk (1 gallon), Large white eggs (1 dozen), Salted butter sticks (1 lb. package), American cheese slices (8 oz. package), Vegetable oil (48 oz. bottle), Toasted oat cereal, Plain (18 oz. box), All-purpose enriched flour (5 lb. bag), Long grain white rice (2. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Price (Total Market Basket Price and Contract Discount percentage), Compliance with all bid specifications and requirements, Product availability and ability to provide products specified, Quality and..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from NASSAU BOCES?
All active and historical solicitations from NASSAU BOCES are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, NASSAU BOCES regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 10, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Non-Collusion Certification, Iran Divestment Act Certification, Sexual Harassment Prevention Certification Form, Vendor Acknowledgement Form, Bid Proposal Form / Market Basket Pricing Schedule. Review the full document from NASSAU BOCES for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Garden City, NY. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
