Opportunity
Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1026-DOE02-DOE01-130647
Massachusetts DESE seeks low-sugar dried cranberries in two flavors, Massachusetts-grown only
Posted
June 16, 2026
Respond By
June 29, 2026
Identifier
BD-27-1026-DOE02-DOE01-130647
NAICS
311423
This opportunity is issued by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), Food & Nutrition Department, for the procurement of low-sugar dried cranberries. - Government Buyer: - Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), Food & Nutrition Department - Products Requested: - Low-sugar dried cranberries in two flavors: - Fruit Punch flavor: 5 units - Raspberry Lemonade flavor: 5 units - All cranberries must be grown and harvested exclusively in Massachusetts - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Cranberries must be sourced only from Massachusetts - Low-sugar formulation is required - Two specific flavors are requested: Fruit Punch and Raspberry Lemonade - Electronic quotes are accepted - Small Business Purchasing Program eligibility does not apply - Supporting Documents: - Scope document, fee sheet, evaluation scorecard, contact form, state forms, and specifications are included
Description
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is seeking a vendor to supply the Food & Nutrition Department with low-sugar dried cranberries made exclusively from cranberries grown and harvested in Massachusetts. The product must be available in two flavors: Fruit Punch and Raspberry Lemonade. The solicitation specifies a quantity of 5 units of each flavor. The bid is open and allows electronic quotes. The procurement includes various supporting documents such as a scope document, fee sheet, evaluation scorecard, contact form, state forms, and specifications.