Milk For Franklin Public Schools

The Town of Franklin, Massachusetts, acting through Franklin Public Schools, is requesting sealed bids for milk products and distribution services for the 2026-2027 school year, with bids due June 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Franklin Municipal Building, Purchasing Department, Room 205.

The scope covers supply and distribution of milk products compliant with Buy American provisions to the maximum extent practicable. The successful bidder must operate a third-party inspected and certified facility with documented Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Program (HACCP) covering purchasing, receiving, holding, storage, transportation, and delivery operations. All bidder employees with access to school property must complete CORI applications, and Franklin Public Schools reserves the right to prohibit individuals with criminal records from entering school property or providing services under the contract. Bidders must provide references demonstrating experience with contracts of similar size and scope.

The contract term is July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 (one year). Bid specifications are available for download at https://www.franklinma.gov/bids.aspx. No pre-bid meeting or site visit is scheduled.

Contact Pam Vickery, Chief Procurement Officer, Franklin Purchasing Department, at 508-553-4835, pvickery@franklinma.gov, or by fax at 508-541-5253 with inquiries.