Produce Distribution & Last-Mile Delivery

The contract entails the refrigerated transportation and scheduled delivery of fresh produce to the Boston Public Schools central warehouse and individual school sites throughout Boston, ensuring consistent access to high-quality, perishable food items for student nutrition programs. Services must be performed with precision timing and temperature control to maintain produce freshness, compliance with health standards, and reliable fulfillment across a diverse network of locations, with primary operations centered at Washington Street in Roxbury, zip code 02119. The work is classified under NAICS code 484220 for specialized freight trucking and is structured as a subcontract, requiring vendors to meet stringent logistical benchmarks and operational reliability. Bids are due by August 10, 2026, with the solicitation posted on July 27, 2026, under the auspices of Boston Public Schools, Massachusetts. While no specific set-aside or organization type is indicated, prospective subcontractors must be prepared to handle the full scope of last-mile delivery, including coordination with school schedules, adherence to food safety protocols, and capacity to respond to daily demand fluctuations. The contract demands a proven track record in cold chain logistics, local area familiarity, and robust fleet management to support the consistent, dependable distribution essential to the school district's feeding programs.