Seeking vendors to provide fresh bread products to Yonkers Public Schools for the **** school year. Contract term is July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with an option to extend. Bids are due Friday, June 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Delivery is to multiple school locations. Written questions deadline is Friday, June 5, 2026, 12 PM EST. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on an item basis. Performance security of 30% of the total bid amount is required after award notification.
Bids are due Friday, June 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM prevailing time. Deliveries are expected daily, with orders emailed/faxed the day before. Changes to orders must be communicated by 4:00 PM the day before delivery.
Payment will be made within 30 to 60 days of receipt of a proper invoice. Bidders may offer a cash discount for prompt payment, but it will not be considered in determining the low bidder.
The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on an item basis.
Bidders must submit a complete, truthful, and accurate vendor background questionnaire. The city will conduct investigations to determine responsibility and ability to perform. Delinquent contractors will not be deemed responsible.
Continued failure to meet contract terms (3 non-deliveries in a 30-day period) shall constitute grounds for contract cancellation. Rejected bread products that cannot be replaced within 5 business days will result in the district purchasing them on the open market and charging the difference to the vendor.
A prebid conference/site inspection may be held at a time and place to be announced. Prospective bidders are encouraged to attend.
All questions regarding the contents of the bid must be submitted in writing to the purchasing contact via email by Friday, June 5, 2026, 12 PM EST.
Noncompliance with bid submission requirements, failure to submit a complete and accurate vendor background questionnaire, or being delinquent in financial obligations to the city can result in disqualification.