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The Newburgh Enlarged City School District is seeking bids for the purchase of milk. Bidders must submit three original paper copies and electronic copies on a thumb drive by hand delivery, regular mail, or courier to the address listed on the cover page by June 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The district operates multiple schools with approximately 10,400 students. Contractors will provide all consumable milk products. Key dates include the posting of the request for bid on May 22, 2026, the proposal submission deadline on June 12, 2026, tentative board approval on June 23, 2026, and the effective award date on July 1, 2026. Bidders must read and abide by the terms and conditions, and understand the delivery requirements. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in rejection. Proposals must be clearly marked. Telephone, facsimile, or telegraphic proposals are not acceptable, and submission by email is not permitted. All bids and accompanying documentation become the property of the school district. The district reserves the right to seek clarification, cancel, or amend the RFB. Bids must be valid for at least 120 days. The contract term is one year, with the option to extend for up to four additional one-year periods. Prices must be inclusive of all milk products for the period July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027. Bids will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Itemized delivery slips and monthly bills are required. A delivery route with an approximate time schedule must be sent prior to school opening in July 2026. An empty milk carton with nutritional information and ingredients of all 8-ounce milk products being bid must be submitted with the bid. Milk specifications include pasteurization, meeting New York State Agriculture and Markets Law, and specific coliform count, cryoscopic findings, and standard plate count. Deliveries must be made no later than 9:00 AM into walk-in or milk coolers. No outside deliveries will be accepted. Empty cases must be removed after each delivery. Full credit will be allowed for the return of unused or unopened containers before a school holiday. Orders will not require more than 24-hour lead time. Milk will be tested by a third-party independent organization at the vendor's expense. Milk must be delivered within 24 hours after pasteurization, properly chilled (****). Specific requirements are provided for various milk types, including zero-fat chocolate and strawberry, skim, 1%, and whole milk, as well as ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, and sour cream. An escalator clause for milk contracts based on the federal marketing order is included. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability, professional errors and omissions, workers' compensation, and umbrella liability. A hold harmless agreement, noncollusive bidding certification, proposer warranties, Iran Divestment Act compliance rider, and sexual harassment certification are also required.
The bid notice states that the district must receive the proposal by the date indicated in the original bid documents, which is June 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
The bid notice states that bills properly presented will be processed and paid by the board of education from the cafeteria account on or about the first of the calendar month, next following presentation of bills.
The bid notice includes a section for Proposer Warranties which states that the proposer warrants that all information provided by it in connection with this proposal is true and accurate.
The bid notice states that bids will be awarded in total to the lowest responsible bidder.
The bid notice requires bidders to submit completed qualifications and other requirements of the RFB.
The bid notice mentions that failure of the bidders to comply with any of these provisions may be considered a reason for rejection of the bid.
The bid notice states that an empty milk carton with nutritional information and ingredients of all 8-ounce milk products being bid must be submitted with the bid. Failure to do so may disqualify the bidder.
The bid notice states that failure to provide sufficient and required information may result in the proposal being rejected by the district as nonresponsive and not being considered. Also, failure to submit the required empty milk carton may disqualify the bidder.