Online Nutrition Services Bid

The Needham School Committee in Norfolk County, Massachusetts is seeking sealed bid proposals for the provision of Online Payment Services for Nutrition Services of the Needham Public Schools. The contract term is for one year beginning June 1, 2021, with the option to extend for up to two additional years through May 31, 2024. The selected vendor will provide a web-based system to accept payments for school meal fees, with detailed requirements including registration, payment processing, reporting, security, and integration with the district's existing systems. Proposals will be evaluated based on criteria such as system functionality, user interface, technical support, and special features, in addition to price. Bidders must submit proposals by February 26, 2021, and a product demonstration may be required during the week of March 15, 2021 for vendors meeting the minimum criteria. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder providing the most advantageous proposal for the Needham Public Schools.

The RFP does not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent or contractor is not specified. The RFP provides pricing details for the initial one-year term and optional two-year extensions, but does not include a specific award value or budget range.