Opportunity
Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-26-1217-MAP03-MAP03-129966
RFI for Local Seafood Supply to Massachusetts Schools
Posted
May 27, 2026
Respond By
May 29, 2026
Identifier
BD-26-1217-MAP03-MAP03-129966
NAICS
424460, 311710
This opportunity seeks information from vendors about supplying locally landed or value-added seafood to Massachusetts schools: - Government Buyer: - Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), Municipal Procurement Services office - Products/Services Requested: - Locally landed seafood and value-added seafood items - Sourced from the six New England states and New York - Intended for child nutrition programs in Greater Boston school districts - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named in the notice - Unique Requirements: - Emphasis on local sourcing from New England and New York - Focus on fresh or value-added seafood suitable for school food service - Respondents should detail available products and supply capabilities - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Massachusetts schools, primarily in Greater Boston - Not a formal bid; informational RFI to assess vendor capabilities
Description
This is a Request for Information regarding locally landed seafood or value-added seafood items from the six New England states and New York, intended for Massachusetts Schools. The solicitation is not a formal bid but seeks information to support school districts across Greater Boston in increasing the amount of local seafood served in child nutrition programs. The procurement is managed by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council and includes a PDF attachment titled "Local Seafood RFI - Final.pdf". The response deadline is May 29, 2026, at 5:00 PM.