IFB 26-63 Restaurant Food Health Inspector

The City of Somerville, Massachusetts is soliciting bids through Invitation for Bid (IFB) 26-63 for a Restaurant Food Health Inspector position. This procurement seeks to fill a critical public health role responsible for conducting inspections, enforcement, and compliance activities related to food service establishments within the municipality. The successful bidder will be expected to perform routine and unannounced inspections of restaurants and food service facilities, document violations, issue citations or corrective action notices as needed, and maintain detailed inspection records in compliance with Massachusetts food safety regulations. Key qualifications likely include possession of a valid Food Service License, knowledge of state and local health codes, strong communication skills for interactions with food service operators, and the ability to work independently in the field. The position requires submission of bid documents, which can be obtained through the City of Somerville's procurement portal at www.somervillema.gov/procurement. The deadline for submission is May 6, 2026, with the opportunity having been posted on April 22, 2026, providing interested bidders approximately two weeks to prepare and submit their proposals.

The procurement documentation available through the Somerville procurement website will contain specific details regarding any set-aside designations, such as preferences for minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, or disadvantaged enterprises that may be applicable under Massachusetts procurement law. Information regarding the incumbent contractor, if any position replacement is occurring, may be available within the bid documents. The specific compensation range or contract value for this position has not been disclosed in the summary provided; however, interested parties should review the complete IFB documents for budgetary information, benefit details, and any other employment-related terms and conditions associated with the Restaurant Food Health Inspector role.