New England Freshly Baked Goods - BPS

The City of Boston, acting through the Boston Public Schools (BPS), has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for New England Freshly Baked Goods. The project involves the distribution of freshly prepared baked goods up to twice weekly to each Boston Public School in compliance with Child Nutrition Program and BPS Nutrition Guidelines. Bids are due by 12:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, and the contract term is for 1 year. A pre-bid conference call will be held on Thursday, May 11, 2023, from 10:30 - 11:20 A.M. ET, and prospective bidders may attend in person or via video conference. The IFB will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s) offering the lowest total unit price per delivery for each item. Bidders may bid on any number of items, and multiple awards may be made. The successful bidder will be required to provide insurance coverage for workers' compensation as stipulated in the bid documents.

The IFB does not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The procurement documents do not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The potential award value or budget range for this procurement is not specified.