Opportunity
Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-25-1730-WTH00-TH001-132955
Consulting Services for FDA Retail Food Program Standards Assessment for Town of Westminster
Posted
August 31, 2026
Respond By
September 14, 2026
Identifier
BD-25-1730-WTH00-TH001-132955
NAICS
541620
This opportunity is for consulting services to help the Town of Westminster, Massachusetts assess its retail food inspection program against FDA standards. - Government Buyer: - Town of Westminster, Massachusetts (Town Hall) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Consulting services to evaluate the retail food inspection program against the FDA's nine Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards - Scope includes reviewing permitting requirements, inspection materials, staff training, documentation, inspection practices, compliance procedures, and enforcement activities - Consultant will assist with self-assessment, gap identification, technical guidance, and may observe or audit inspections - Optional development of a comprehensive Strategic Improvement Plan if funding allows - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Responses must include qualifications, relevant experience, methodology, work schedule, references, and a fixed-price fee proposal - Pricing must separately identify costs for the self-assessment and the optional Strategic Improvement Plan - Contract value not to exceed $5,000 - Adherence to M.G.L. c. 30B procurement regulations - Town reserves the right to negotiate scope or cancel the solicitation
Description
The Town of Westminster is seeking consulting services to evaluate its retail food inspection program against the FDA's nine Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards. The project includes reviewing permitting requirements, inspection materials, staff training, documentation, inspection practices, compliance procedures, and enforcement activities. The selected consultant will assist with completing a self-assessment, identifying gaps, providing technical guidance, and possibly observing or auditing inspections. A comprehensive Strategic Improvement Plan may be developed if funding allows.