IFB - Additional Grocery Items & Distribution Boston Public Schools

The City of Boston's Boston Public Schools (BPS) is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for Additional Grocery Items & Distribution, Project EV00014957. The IFB seeks quotes from selected vendors through the City of Boston's Supplier Portal for the provision of additional grocery items and distribution services to support BPS Food & Nutrition Services for fiscal year 2025. The contract term is through June 30, 2024, with multiple awards to be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s) offering the lowest total unit price per delivery for each item. Bidders may bid on specific items and work with subcontractors to fulfill Good Food Purchasing Program (GFPP) item specifications. A pre-bid conference call is scheduled for October 3, 2024 to provide bidders with a clear understanding of BPS requirements. Quotes are due by 10:00 AM Boston time on October 17, 2024. The IFB indicates that items may be quoted with distribution to all BPS locations and/or to the Central Kitchen Warehouse. Bidders are advised that the successful contractor will be required to provide insurance for worker's compensation coverage prior to commencing performance of the contract.

This IFB is open to all qualified vendors, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The IFB does not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it specify any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The IFB does not provide any information on possible award values or budget ranges.