Frozen Food Transportation and Distribution

The contract requires the transportation of frozen food from suppliers or storage facilities to multiple Boston Public Schools, with strict adherence to cold chain integrity throughout the entire delivery process. Real-time temperature monitoring is mandatory to ensure food safety and compliance with health regulations, and all deliveries must be made on schedule to meet school meal service timelines. The work is classified under NAICS code 484220, indicating specialized freight transportation, and is structured as a subcontract opportunity under the Massachusetts agency designation for Boston Public Schools. Performance is required at the specified location in Roxbury, with the delivery hub centered on Washington Street, and all operations must support the consistent, reliable distribution of perishable meals to the school district’s network. The solicitation is open for responses until August 10, 2026, with the opportunity posted on July 27, 2026, providing a three-week window for interested parties to prepare and submit proposals. There is no set-aside classification indicated, meaning the contract is open to all eligible subcontractors regardless of business size or ownership profile. While no point of contact is listed, bidders must reference the provided UI link for official documentation and submission instructions. Success in this contract hinges on demonstrated capability in cold chain logistics, real-time tracking systems, and proven experience delivering to institutional clients under tight operational constraints.