Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1026-DOE02-DOE01-134708

Massachusetts DESE School Nutrition Equipment Assistance Grant

Massachusetts DESE is offering a competitive grant to help school food authorities obtain equipment for school nutrition programs. - Government buyer: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), Department DOE02148, agency location DOE01; located in Everett, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. - Purpose: Fund equipment that helps schools serve healthier meals meeting updated meal patterns, increase fruit and vegetable service, improve food safety, and expand access to the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. - Products and quantities: School nutrition equipment is requested, but no specific equipment types, part numbers, or quantities are identified. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers, OEMs, or vendors are named. - Notable requirements: Equipment should support the stated school meal and food safety goals. The notice does not identify a specific equipment configuration.

Description

This competitive School Nutrition Equipment Assistance Grant allows School Food Authorities to purchase equipment needed to serve healthier meals that meet updated meal patterns. The grant emphasizes serving more fruits and vegetables, improving food safety, and expanding access. It also supports establishing, maintaining, or expanding the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program. Electronic quotes are allowed, and the response deadline is October 22, 2026, at 1:00 PM.

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