Distribution of Food and Supplies to BPS Schools

Boston Public Schools Department of Food and Nutrition Services is requesting bids for the distribution of food and supplies to BPS schools, with sealed bids due October 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT and contract performance running October 6, 2026, through August 31, 2029. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The solicitation requires bidders to submit a three-year total price for distribution services with delivery of goods scheduled for October 1, 2026, to BPS Food Service at 370 Columbia Road, Dorchester, Massachusetts. No specific quantities, item breakdowns, or estimated contract value are stated in the published documents.

Bidders must submit multiple supporting documents: CM-06 Certificate of Authority (for corporations), CM-16 Wage Theft Prevention Form, Living Wage certification, an Event Pricing Sheet, and CM-07 Bid Response Form. Responses may be submitted electronically through the City of Boston Supplier Portal or via hard copy to One City Hall Square, Room 808, Boston, Massachusetts 02201. Bidders must certify non-debarment status, CORI policy compliance per Form CM-15A, conflict-of-interest compliance, prevailing wage obligations where applicable, non-discrimination standards, and Massachusetts tax certification.

The Boston Living Wage and Prevailing Wage Ordinance applies to covered service contracts valued at $25,000 or more; covered vendors with 25 or more full-time equivalent employees must pay a minimum of $19.36 per hour effective July 1, 2026, with annual adjustments. Vendors using large vehicles exceeding 10,000 pounds gross weight must install side under-ride guards, convex mirrors, crossover mirrors, and warning signage in compliance with the Truck Side Guard Ordinance and obtain City inspection before beginning work.

The point of contact is Juan Jose Lopera Tobon at jloperatobon@bostonpublicschools.org. The contract is subject to availability of appropriations and governed by City of Boston Standard Contract General Conditions (Form CM-11).