27NUTRL7 | Dried Cranberries | RFR

The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is seeking a processor to supply low-sugar dried cranberries made exclusively from cranberries grown and harvested in Massachusetts, available in two flavors: Fruit Punch and Raspberry Lemonade. The solicitation, identified as BD-27-1026-DOE02-DOE01-131541, was posted on July 20, 2026, with responses due by 5:00 PM on August 3, 2026. The procurement is under the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Food & Nutrition Department, aiming to support healthy snack options for students using locally sourced ingredients. The contract requires strict adherence to the specifications of low sugar content and in-state cranberry sourcing to ensure quality and regional economic support. All deliveries and performance are to be coordinated at the agency’s office located at Santilli Highway in Everett, Massachusetts, 02149. Deborah Dahl serves as the primary point of contact for inquiries and submissions related to this solicitation. While no specific set-aside or NAICS code is indicated, the opportunity is targeted toward vendors capable of meeting the product requirements with full compliance to Massachusetts-sourced cranberry standards. Interested parties must submit proposals through the official Commbuys platform via the provided URL before the deadline to be considered for award.