When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 20, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 30, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $540,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Department Of State Police. The work is located in New Braintree, Massachusetts, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experienced institutional or government food service management company. Proven ability to provide high-volume meal services for training or law enforcement facilities. Qualified culinary and cafeteria management staff with employee training capabilities. Strong food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance programs. Capacity to provide on-site and off-site meals, including catered and bagged meal services.

Food Cafeteria Management Service (Due October 20, 2026)

Overview

Hospitality, Food Service & Travel

New Braintree, Massachusetts, United StatesPosted: August 14, 2026Deadline: October 20, 2026

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SUMMARY

A government authority in Framingham seeks a vendor to manage cafeteria operations and provide meals for recruit training, regular operations, and off-site training activities. The one-year service contract emphasizes menu planning, employee supervision, sanitation, and high-quality food.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

BUDGET

Estimate

$540,000

CONTRACT DURATION

84 months

TIMELINE

Bid Release Date: August 11th, 2026

Bidder's Conference and Site Visit: September 22nd, 2026

Deadline for Submission of Bidder Questions: September 30th, 2026

Official Answers for Bid Q&A published: October 7th, 2026

Deadline for Quotes/Bid Responses: October 20th, 2026

Bid Evaluations: November 2026

Issue Best and Final Offer: November 2026

Notification of Apparent Successful Bidder: November/December 2026

Estimated Contract Start Date: May 1st, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 30, 2026

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

Department Of State Police

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Framingham, Massachusetts is seeking a vendor to manage and operate its food cafeteria services for a one-year contract period. The selected vendor will provide three meals per day and a nighttime snack during recruit training, and two meals per day—breakfast and lunch—during other periods. Services will also include meals for recruits at off-site training locations, such as bagged lunches and cookouts.

The vendor will manage and supervise cafeteria operations to ensure efficient, appealing, and high-quality food service. Responsibilities include planning and implementing imaginative menus, training and supervising food service employees, and maintaining the highest possible sanitary conditions in accordance with applicable state and agency regulations. Meals should provide an enjoyable dining experience for the agency and law enforcement community, emphasizing fresh, preservative-free, and superior-quality foods. Questions must be submitted by September 30, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 20, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 30, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $540,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Department Of State Police. The work is located in New Braintree, Massachusetts, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Experienced institutional or government food service management company
Proven ability to provide high-volume meal services for training or law enforcement facilities
Qualified culinary and cafeteria management staff with employee training capabilities
Strong food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance programs
Capacity to provide on-site and off-site meals, including catered and bagged meal services

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