Restaurant Food Take-out/Delivery Services

The Massachusetts Department of Youth Services (DYS) is seeking vendors to supply freshly prepared, quality restaurant food for takeout or delivery to designated DYS program locations across the state, including facilities in the Western, Central, Northeast, Metro, and Southeast regions. Vendors must have at least 5 years of experience in the restaurant food business and provide 3 business references. Bids must include a completed Bidder Response Form, Prompt Pay Discount Form, Environmentally Preferable Product Information Form, a menu, and a business license. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder(s) who can best meet the needs of DYS. Pricing will be based on the vendor's menu pricing, adjusted by any applicable discounts, plus any delivery charges. Preference will be given to vendors that use environmentally preferable products and provide healthy menu options. The procurement will be conducted through the COMMBUYS system, and bids must be submitted electronically by the deadline of April 1, 2029.

This is an open solicitation, meaning any vendor can respond. The procurement is targeted to verified small businesses participating in the Commonwealth's Small Business Purchasing Program, with subcontracting limited to 20% of the total contract value. The contract will be awarded for an initial four-year term with one four-year renewal option, for a total maximum contract duration of eight years. While the budget or award value is not specified, the Commonwealth reserves the right to negotiate changes to the contract terms.