Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1026-DOE02-DOE01-131541

Massachusetts DESE Solicits Low-Sugar Dried Cranberries from MA-Grown Fruit

The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is seeking a processor to supply low-sugar dried cranberries for its Food & Nutrition Department. - Buyer: Massachusetts DESE, Admin and Finance Unit, Everett, MA - Product requested: Low-sugar dried cranberries - Flavors required: Fruit Punch and Raspberry Lemonade - Quantity: 5 units - All cranberries must be grown and harvested in Massachusetts - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Open to small businesses under the Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP) - Notable requirement: Strict origin requirement—only Massachusetts-grown cranberries are acceptable

Description

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is seeking a processor to supply the Food & Nutrition Department with low-sugar dried cranberries made exclusively from cranberries grown and harvested in Massachusetts. The product must be provided in two flavors: Fruit Punch and Raspberry Lemonade. The solicitation is open to small businesses under the Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP). The response deadline is August 3, 2026, at 12:00 PM.

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