MA Buying Group 26/27 Milk & Dairy Products Bid

Franklin County Technical School is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for milk and dairy products on behalf of the Massachusetts School Buying Group member school districts. This cooperative procurement seeks qualified vendors to supply milk and dairy products to participating school districts throughout Massachusetts. The solicitation documents and detailed specifications are available online at http://massbuyinggroup.com, where interested bidders can access the complete IFB requirements, product specifications, delivery terms, and evaluation criteria. The bid was posted on March 13, 2026, with a submission deadline of May 5, 2026. Vendors are expected to meet all requirements outlined in the IFB documentation, which will specify product quality standards, delivery schedules, pricing structures, and any required certifications or qualifications. The evaluation process will assess bids based on criteria detailed in the solicitation documents, which typically include pricing competitiveness, product quality, delivery capabilities, and vendor experience in serving school food service operations.

The available information does not specify any particular set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions limiting bidder eligibility based on organizational type or status. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing technology infrastructure requiring integration has been identified in the posting. Similarly, no specific award value or budget range has been disclosed in this initial announcement. Interested vendors should consult the complete IFB documentation on the Massachusetts Buying Group website for comprehensive details regarding any special designations, vendor qualifications, contract terms, award values, and additional submission requirements or conditions applicable to this milk and dairy products procurement.