In plain English
The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services needs catering services for events across the state. They are creating a list of approved vendors, so if you have a food/catering license and can provide menus, allergen info, and pricing, you can apply. The deadline to submit your information is not specified, but you can find full details on COMMBUYS.
About this bid
The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS or the Department) is seeking responses from qualified, permitted, catering suppliers to support specific events. Successful bidders will be added to a pre-qualified vendor list that DDS can utilize when the need for catering services arise. DDS anticipates that catered events, and any prepared food delivery will be utilized throughout the state. All bidders must submit the following: - Brief narrative describing operations, experience and geographic coverage areas in which delivery and if needed, set up, and breakdown services can be provided - Menus, breakfast, lunch, and dinner related food items - Nonalcoholic beverage…
Details
- Agency
- DMR1000 - Central Office
- Classification (PSC)
- Travel and Food and Lodging and Entertainment Services (UNSPSC 90-10-00)
- Place of performance
- Boston, Massachusetts
How to access this bid
Click “View the original posting” — it opens the full bid on COMMBUYS (no account needed).
Documents download straight from the bid page — also no account.
To quote electronically, register a free COMMBUYS vendor account; otherwise follow the submission directions in the bid.
Documents
Listed on the original posting. Download them from the agency's portal.
- RFR Catering-26 FINAL
- RFR Forms
- Questions and Answers Final
- DDS Statewide Catering - Qualified List - 5.27.26
