ADV for BPS EV17640 Produce Itmes and Distribution.docx

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) advertisement issued by the City of Boston, acting through Boston Public Schools, for the procurement of produce items and distribution services. The Boston Public Schools Food and Nutrition Department seeks a vendor to supply New England and domestic fresh produce items with delivery to a central warehouse and direct distribution to schools throughout the district for School Year 2026. The scope of work requires compliance with all applicable regulations and Boston Public Schools nutritional standards. Sealed bids must be submitted by 2:00 P.M. Boston time on Monday, August 10, 2026, with bid opening to follow immediately thereafter. The IFB documents will be available beginning Monday, July 27, 2026 at 12:00 P.M. Boston time through the City of Boston Supplier Portal at boston.gov/departments/procurement. Interested vendors can access Event EV00017640 or contact Jesse Castillo at 617-708-9827 or Jcastillo3@bostonpublicschools.org for additional information.

The advertisement does not specify pricing terms, set-asides, incumbent vendor information, contract term duration, renewal options, or detailed funding amounts and sources. All bids are subject to applicable provisions of law and the contract terms outlined in the project documents titled "Produce Items & Distribution for BPS SY26." The procurement is conducted under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30b and is administered by Eric Stevens, Food and Nutrition Executive Director, with oversight contact Jesse Castillo from the Boston Public Schools procurement office.