DISPOSABLE PAPER & PLASTIC (VCD) (Two Year Contract)

The City of Boston Purchasing Agent is soliciting sealed bids for a two-year contract to procure disposable paper and plastic supplies for the Veteran's Community Development (VCD) department. Sealed bids must be submitted by April 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM to One City Hall Square Room 808, Boston, MA 02201, with public bid opening occurring at the same location and time. All bidders must submit unit prices on a firm bid basis for each specified item with designated quantities, and pricing should be submitted through the City of Boston Supplier Portal (boston.gov/procurement) under Event EV00017303 or via direct submission to the specified address. Bidders are required to comply with Massachusetts prevailing wage requirements if applicable, provide evidence of non-debarment status, maintain appropriate insurance coverage, and certify compliance with state tax laws and discrimination and conflict of interest laws. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and contract award is subject to approval by the Mayor of Boston. For bid-specific information and questions, interested vendors should contact Paul Mathurin at 617-635-1818 or Paul.Mathurin@boston.gov. The maximum time for bid acceptance is ninety days from the bid opening date.

The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular organization types, nor do they identify any disadvantaged enterprise or minority-owned business requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available procurement materials. The contract is subject to the availability of appropriations, and if sufficient funds are not appropriated in any fiscal year, the Official may cancel the contract. A bid deposit and performance bond may be required of the successful bidder as specified in the Advertisement section of the procurement documents. The City of Boston is exempt from federal excise taxes and Massachusetts sales and use tax. The specific estimated procurement amount and budget range are not disclosed in the provided documentation, though interested parties should reference the full procurement details available through the City of Boston Supplier Portal for complete financial information.