Distribution of Food and Supplies to BPS Schools

The City of Boston, acting through the Boston Public Schools (BPS), has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the Distribution of Food and Supplies to BPS Schools, with the contract ID EV00012148. The IFB is seeking bids from vendors through the City of Boston's Supplier Portal for a 3-year contract term. The successful bidder will be responsible for distributing food and supplies to BPS schools. A pre-bid conference call will be held on April 12, 2023, from 12:00 - 1:00 PM to provide bidders an opportunity to understand the district's plans and needs and ask questions. Bids are due by 12:00 PM on April 19, 2023, and a single award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest total price. The successful bidder will be required to provide insurance for worker's compensation coverage.

The IFB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No information is provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there are no details about existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The IFB also does not include any listed award values or budget ranges.