GRO35 Foodservice Supplies and Equipment

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through its Operational Services Division (OSD) and the Foodservice Strategic Sourcing Services Team (SSST), is issuing a solicitation for Foodservice Supplies and Foodservice Equipment, Commercial Institutional Grade, Large and Small, under contract GRO35. The procurement includes two categories of foodservice supplies - conventional products and biodegradable/compostable bio-based products - as well as large equipment like ovens and refrigerators, and small equipment like mixers and microwaves. The contract will also cover installation, maintenance, and repair services for the equipment. Bidders must meet various environmental and energy efficiency requirements, and the equipment must comply with federal, state, and local quality and safety standards. The anticipated contract term is two years with two optional two-year renewals, with a bid due date of January 14, 2016 and an estimated contract start date of March 1, 2016.

The procurement has a target maximum of four contractors per category, and is open to all Commonwealth of Massachusetts customers, including state agencies, cities, towns, public libraries, public schools, public hospitals, public institutions of higher education, and other public purchasing cooperatives. The contract will require bidders to comply with the Supplier Diversity Program, committing a percentage of sales to certified minority-, women-, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. The estimated value of the contract is $10,547,439.50 based on historical spend, but the Commonwealth makes no guarantee of any minimum purchase levels. No information is provided on any incumbent contractors or the current competitive landscape.