SP27-MSP-Academy Food Services-T81

The Massachusetts State Police (MSP) is requesting proposals for food service operations at the State Police Academy in New Braintree, under RFR SP27-MSP Academy Food Services-T81, with responses due October 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST. The Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) applies — all bidders must complete an SDP Plan Form committing to a minimum 1% of contract sales with certified diverse business partners (MBE, WBE, SDVOBE, VBE, DOBE, LGBTBE, or their non-profit equivalents), with higher commitments eligible for evaluation points.

The scope includes comprehensive food service operations — breakfast, lunch, and dinner service — with meal preparation, service, and facility management for Academy personnel and guests. Vendors must demonstrate food safety certifications and experience managing institutional food service operations. The contract term begins upon execution, with an anticipated start date of May 1, 2027, following completion of the 93rd Recruit Training Troop in late April 2027.

Bidders must submit three customer references demonstrating institutional food service experience; the MSP will contact references to verify qualifications. Proposals must include detailed cost structures (per-meal or fixed-fee basis), labor, materials, equipment, and operational expenses. Vendors must complete Response Form A, provide authorized corporate signatories, certify EEO compliance, and accept Commonwealth Standard Terms and Conditions.

A bidder's conference and site visit to the Academy facility are estimated for the week of September 14–18 or September 21–25, 2026. Questions are due September 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST via COMMBUYS Bid Q&A, with answers published on or around October 7. Bid evaluations are scheduled for November 2026, with Best and Final Offer (BAFO) anticipated if required. Apparent successful bidder notification is estimated for November or December 2026. Payment is processed within 45 days via Electronic Funds Transfer, with prompt pay discount terms available. Contractors must submit quarterly SDP spending reports within 45 days of each quarter end (Massachusetts fiscal year: July 1–June 30).