07125P0011-DHS Meal Program (Citywide)

2/23/2026 12:00:00 AM (Your Local Time)

The Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify vendors to provide food services across its shelter system in all five boroughs. Selected vendors will be responsible for delivering prepared meals to a substantial population of adults and children living in temporary housing facilities throughout the City of New York. The contract is expected to span three years, from  July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029, with one option to renew for an additional three (3) years.

• Anticipated Contract Term:  7/1/26-6/30/29
• Anticipated Funding: $ 47,726,267.04
• Anticipated number of contracts: 1

Questions regarding this RFP must be transmitted in writing to the Agency Contact Person at ACCOContractPlanning@dss.nyc.gov. Questions received prior to the Pre-Proposal Conference will be answered at the conference. Responses to questions addressed at the conference and those received subsequently will shared in an addendum to the Citywide Bidder’s List through the PASSPort System.

To respond to this RFP, organizations must have an account in PASSPort. Proposals will ONLY be accepted through PASSPort. If you do not have a PASSPort account, please visit www.nyc.gov/passport . Please submit your proposals by both acknowledging the receipt of the RFP in the Acknowledgement tab and completing your response in the Manage Responses tab of PASSPort. Vendor resources can found here Resources Library | MOCS . If you need additional technical assistance with PASSPort, please contact the MOCS Service Desk at www.nyc.gov/mocshelp .