IFB# MAPC School Produce 2024

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), in partnership with over 30 participating municipalities and school districts in Eastern Massachusetts, is seeking bids from qualified vendors to supply and deliver a wide range of fresh produce items, including fruits and vegetables, to local schools. The Invitation for Bids (IFB) has a due date of June 21, 2024 at 3:00 PM, with the bid opening occurring at 4:00 PM on the same day. Vendors are required to review the full bid package, which includes two published addenda, for complete details on the contract opportunity, including required deliverables, key objectives, and vendor qualifications. The IFB covers a one-year contract term with the potential for renewal.

The procurement process encourages vendors to work with small, minority, women's, and veteran's businesses as part of a state initiative to support their participation in municipal purchasing. Vendors are required to include a $0.50 per case contract administration fee in their bid pricing, which will be reported to MAPC on a monthly basis. While details on the pricing structure and any set-asides or incumbent information were not provided in the available documents, prospective bidders are advised to review the full bid package for complete details on the anticipated award value or budget range.