When is the submission deadline?

This RFP closed on August 10, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.

It was issued by Boston Public Schools. The work is located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States; Dorchester, Massachusetts, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Food distribution company with school or institutional supply experience. Capacity to fulfill as-needed delivery requirements over a three-year term. Experience serving government, education, or public sector clients. Strong logistics, inventory management, and delivery coordination capabilities. Regional presence or operational ability to serve Boston, Massachusetts.

Schools Food Distribution Service (Closed)

A Boston government authority seeks a vendor to provide as-needed food distribution services for schools. The contract term is three years.

Must be a responsive and responsible bidder
Must have access to a delivery routing system
Vehicles must be dock high
Vehicles must have GPS tracking
Must meet City of Boston side guard ordinance requirements
Must have valid state safety and emission inspection stickers
Must provide evidence of insurance for each vehicle
Must provide proper licensing for each driver
Must submit three client references from the food service market segment
Must have at least 5 years of experience in time and temperature-sensitive delivery
Must comply with City of Boston wage requirements
Must provide an emergency/contingency plan for vehicle or refrigeration failure

IFB released: July 27th, 2026

Q&A Conference Call: August 4th, 2026

Deadline to submit questions: August 4th, 2026

Consolidated Q&A posted: August 5th, 2026

Deadline for IFB: August 10th, 2026

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A government authority in Boston, Massachusetts is seeking a vendor to provide food distribution services for schools on an as-needed basis. The opportunity appears to support school food supply operations and will require a provider capable of meeting ongoing distribution needs reliably and efficiently.

Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted no later than July 27, 2026. The resulting contract is expected to run for a period of three years, indicating a multi-year service engagement for qualified suppliers with relevant school or institutional food distribution experience.

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