IFB #27300026 Food Service Supplies

The City of New Bedford is issuing a solicitation for school food service supplies under contract number BD-24-1157-00138-COB01-130991, with a three-year term for the provision of essential items to support school meal programs. Bidders must submit proposals through the City’s electronic bidding platform at bidnet.com/massachusetts/newbedford, with all documentation and responses required to be completed online. The solicitation was posted on July 1, 2026, and bids are due by July 9, 2026, at 7:00 PM Eastern Time. The contract is managed by the City’s Purchasing Department under the Massachusetts state entity classification, with performance entirely located within New Bedford, Massachusetts, 02740. Molly Gilfeather Rodriguez serves as the primary point of contact for this procurement, acting in the role of Purchaser. There is no set-aside designation specified for this solicitation, meaning it is open to all eligible bidders without restrictions based on business size or ownership category. The North American Industry Classification System code is not provided, and bidders are advised to review all terms, specifications, and submission requirements available on the official bidding portal. The contract seeks consistent, reliable supplies to ensure the continuity of nutritional services for students across the city’s school system.