IFB - produce items & distribution for BPS
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- BD-25-1142-101-101-116166
- State
- Massachusetts
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- UNSPSC code
- Points of contact
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- Procurement procurement@boston.gov (617) 635-4564
- Jesse Castillo jcastillo3@bostonpublicschools.org (617) 708-9827
- Eglora eglora@bostonpublicschools.org (617) 635-9000
Opportunity details come from commbuys.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
The City of Boston's Boston Public Schools (BPS) Food and Nutrition department has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for produce items and distribution, identified by project number EV00015961. This competitive procurement seeks qualified vendors to provide comprehensive produce supply and distribution services for the school district. Vendors must submit their quotes electronically through the City of Boston Supplier Portal by 12:00 P.M. on Wednesday, May 21st, 2025, with bid specifications becoming available on Monday, May 5th, 2025. The contract will have an initial term of one year, with Superintendent Mary Skipper as the authorizing official. Potential bidders are required to access full details through the boston.gov/procurement portal and carefully review all specifications related to produce items and distribution requirements. Interested vendors should contact Jesse Castillo at jcastillo3@bostonpublicschools.org for additional information or clarification about the bid requirements.
While the provided documentation does not explicitly detail set-aside designations or specific vendor restrictions, interested parties should thoroughly review the complete bid specifications when they become available. The procurement appears to be a standard competitive bidding process open to vendors capable of meeting the Boston Public Schools' produce distribution needs. No specific budget range or award value was disclosed in the available documentation. Potential bidders should anticipate preparing comprehensive proposals that demonstrate their capability to supply and distribute produce items effectively to the school district. The electronic submission requirement through the City of Boston Supplier Portal suggests a preference for technologically capable vendors who can seamlessly integrate with the district's procurement systems. Vendors should be prepared to provide detailed information about their produce sourcing, distribution capabilities, quality control processes, and ability to meet the nutritional requirements of a large school district.
Opportunity text
INVITATION FOR BIDS for PRODUCE ITEMS & DISTRIBUTION FOR BPS, To access details for this specific bid event, or to respond through electronic format, Please visit the City of Boston Supplier Portal boston.gov/procurement) and access Event EV00015961 or contact Jesse Castillo at jcastillo3@bostonpublicschools.org
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| ADV for BPS EV15961 Produce Item and Distribution.docx | DOCX document |
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