ADV for BPS EV13290 New England Domestic Fresh Produce.docx

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IFB -New England & Domestic Fresh Produce Items and Distribution for Boston Public Schools
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BD-24-1142-101-101-94860
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Suffolk County, Massachusetts

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This document is an advertisement for an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the City of Boston, acting through the Boston Public Schools, for New England and Domestic Fresh Produce Items and Distribution (EV00013290). The contract term is for 1 year. Quotes are due by 1:00 PM on Monday, December 4th, 2023, and will be opened immediately thereafter. A pre-bid conference call is scheduled for Monday, November 20th, 2023 from 3:00 - 3:50 PM EST to provide prospective bidders with an opportunity to learn more about the district's plans and needs, and to ask questions. Multiple awards may be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s) offering the lowest total unit price per delivery for each item. Bidders may bid on specific groupings of items and work with subcontractors to fulfill the Good Food Purchasing Program (GFPP) item specifications.

The pricing terms for this IFB will be based on the lowest total unit price per delivery for each item. While there are no set-asides mentioned, bidders are encouraged to work with subcontractors to fulfill the GFPP item specifications. The successful bidder(s) will be required to provide proof of insurance coverage for workers' compensation prior to commencing performance of the contract.

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UNSPSC code: 50100000

ADVERTISEMENT CITY OF BOSTON

BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

INVITATION FOR BIDS

New England & Domestic Fresh Produce Items and Distribution for Boston Public Schools

EV00013290

Contact Information Riva Figueroa, Rfigueroa3@bostonpublicschools.org 617-635-9217

The City of Boston, acting by the Boston Public Schools, 2300 Washington Street, Roxbury, MA 02119, hereinafter referred to as the Awarding Authority, hereby invites written quotes for the project listed above.

Quotes will be solicited from selected vendors through the City of Boston’s Supplier Portal:

https://www.boston.gov/departments/procurement.

All quotes for this project are subject to all applicable provisions of law and in accordance with the terms and provisions of the contract documents entitled: New England & Domestic Fresh Produce Items and Distribution for Boston Public Schools. Quotes shall be submitted before 1:00 P.M., Boston time, Monday December 4th, 2023 and opened forthwith.

SPECIFICATIONS AND PLANS will be available on or about Monday, November 6th, 2023 after 1:00 P.M., Boston time. The term of the contract shall be for 1 year. Multiple awards may be made to the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder(s) offering the lowest total unit price per delivery for each item. Bidders may bid on specific grouping of items and work with subcontractors to fulfill Good Food Purchasing Program (GFPP) item specs as listed in the bid pricing sheet.

To ensure that prospective BIDDER(S) have a clear understanding of what FNS is seeking, FNS provides BIDDER(S) an opportunity to meet with District staff, hear more about the District plans and needs, and ask questions. The Pre-Bid Conference Call information:

New England & Domestic Fresh Produce Items and Distribution Contract Bid Conference Q&A Monday, November 20 · 3:00 – 3:50pm EST Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/eho-cnzs-zyb Or dial:

The successful bidder will be required to provide by insurance for the payment of compensation and the furnishing of other benefits under the Workmen’s Compensation Law, General Laws (Ter.Ed.), chapter 152, to all persons to be employed under the contract, and sufficient proof of compliance with the foregoing stipulation will be required before commencing performance of this contract.

Mary Skipper, Superintendent (November 6, November 13, 2023)

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