Cooperative Milk, Dairy Products and Juices Service
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACT DURATION
TIMELINE
Bid opening: August 6th, 2026
Contract effective period: September 1st, 2026 – August 31st, 2027
QUESTION DEADLINE
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
Wayne-Finger Lakes Board Of Cooperative Educational Services
DESCRIPTION
A government authority in Newark, New York is seeking a vendor to provide cooperative milk, dairy products, and juice service for cafeteria operations. The selected contractor will be responsible for delivering milk, milk products, and juices to designated cafeteria locations and must include in its bid the timeframe for providing additional products in the event of an emergency.
Milk must be supplied in approved paper cartons or pouches in one-half pint units and packed in clean, sanitary crates or cases. Glass bottles and other non-approved containers are not acceptable. Milk products must be delivered in refrigerated trucks at temperatures between 35 and 40 degrees, and all products must be of current production with sufficient shelf life for normal use. Fluid milk must have at least seven calendar days remaining before the manufacturer’s sell-by, use-by, or expiration date at the time of delivery unless otherwise approved.
All products must be packaged, marked, and delivered in accordance with industry standards to preserve integrity, quality, safety, and sanitation. The contractor will be required to replace any damaged, spoiled, contaminated, defective, improperly labeled, expired, or otherwise unacceptable products within 24 hours of notification, unless an alternate resolution is approved. The contract term will be for one year, and questions are due by July 30, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due August 6, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 30, 2026.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by Wayne-Finger Lakes Board Of Cooperative Educational Services. The work is located in Newark, New York, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Foodservice distributor specializing in milk, dairy, and juice supply
- Experience serving government, school, or institutional cafeteria clients
- Refrigerated fleet capable of maintaining required cold-chain temperatures
- Ability to provide emergency replenishment on short notice
- Strong quality control and product replacement procedures
- Familiarity with food safety, sanitation, and packaging standards in New York
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