Opportunity
Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-24-1157-00138-COB01-130992
School Food Service Groceries Procurement for City of New Bedford (Three-Year Contract)
Posted
June 30, 2026
Respond By
July 09, 2026
Identifier
BD-24-1157-00138-COB01-130992
NAICS
424490
The City of New Bedford is seeking bids from qualified vendors to supply groceries for school food services under a three-year contract. - Buyer: City of New Bedford Purchasing Department - Scope: Supply of school food service groceries - Includes meat and poultry products (UNSPSC 501100) - Includes prepared and preserved foods (UNSPSC 501900) - No specific OEMs or brands are required; open to all qualified suppliers - Bids must be submitted online via the City's electronic bidding platform - Notable requirements: - Electronic quotes are excluded - Open market purchase method is used - Contract will support the school food service needs for the City of New Bedford
Description
The City of New Bedford is seeking qualified bidders to provide school food service groceries for a three-year contract term. The solicitation includes items classified under UNSPSC codes 50-11-00 (Meat and poultry products) and 50-19-00 (Prepared and preserved foods). Bids must be submitted online through the City's electronic bidding platform by July 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The procurement is conducted as an open market purchase and electronic quotes are not allowed.