When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due December 18, 2026. Questions must be submitted by December 11, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $5,000,000.

It was issued by New York State Department Of Agriculture And Markets. The work is located in New York, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Grant program administration and technical assistance provider. Experience supporting food systems, food security, or agricultural development initiatives. Track record serving government agencies or public-sector clients. Expertise in programs benefiting K–12 nutrition and institutional food services. Strong understanding of New York food producers and regional supply chains.

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Overview

Construction, Facilities & Maintenance

New York, United StatesPosted: September 16, 2026Deadline: December 18, 2026

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SUMMARY

New York seeks a vendor to support a food infrastructure grant program focused on K–12 meal preparation, food security, state-producer market access, and food-system resilience. Questions are due December 11, 2026, with proposals due December 18, 2026.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a registered not-for-profit organization, local municipality, school district, or board of cooperative education services
Must be registered and prequalified in the Statewide Financial System Grants Management System
Must provide a minimum of 5% of total project costs as matching funds
Must sign and submit the Vending and Backhauling Acknowledgement Form
Must document good faith efforts for MWBE participation
Must document good faith efforts for SDVOB participation
Must be situated in New York State
Must provide proof of Workers' Compensation and Disability Insurance

BUDGET

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$5,000,000

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

Release Request for Proposals: September 15th, 2026

Informational Workshop: September 25th, 2026

Question Submission Deadline: December 11th, 2026

Questions and Answers Posted: December 18th, 2026

Deadline for Applications: January 22nd, 2027

Announcement of Grant Awards: April 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

December 11, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

New York State Department Of Agriculture And Markets

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in New York is seeking a vendor to provide food infrastructure grant program services. The program is regionally focused on improving meal preparation for K–12 school children, reducing food insecurity, increasing market opportunities for producers within the state, and strengthening the resiliency of New York’s food system.

All questions regarding the opportunity must be submitted no later than December 11, 2026. Proposals are due by December 18, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due December 18, 2026. Questions must be submitted by December 11, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $5,000,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by New York State Department Of Agriculture And Markets. The work is located in New York, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Grant program administration and technical assistance provider
Experience supporting food systems, food security, or agricultural development initiatives
Track record serving government agencies or public-sector clients
Expertise in programs benefiting K–12 nutrition and institutional food services
Strong understanding of New York food producers and regional supply chains

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