Supplier and Distributor of Fresh Produce for Franklin Public Schools

The Town of Franklin, Massachusetts, acting through the Franklin Public Schools, is seeking bids from suppliers and distributors of fresh produce for the 2022-2023 school year. The successful bidder will be required to provide high-quality, fresh fruits and vegetables that comply with the Buy American Provision, maintain a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Program (HACCP), and undergo third-party inspection and certification. The contract period is from August 2022 through June 2023, and bids are due by 10:00 AM on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at the Franklin Municipal Building. All inquiries regarding the Invitation for Bids (IFB) should be directed to the Town's Chief Procurement Officer.

The IFB does not provide details on pricing terms, set-asides, incumbent contractors, funding requirements, or other financial information. However, it does state that the Franklin Public Schools reserves the right to prohibit any individual with a criminal record from providing services under the contract. The contract opportunity is open to all qualified suppliers and distributors, and the IFB does not mention any restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond.