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Department of Youth Services

Restaurant Food Take-out/Delivery Services

Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: ma_commbuys_69935cb61eb9c0ccab40

Federal opportunity from DYS01 - DYS-Boston • Department of Youth Services. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Apr 02, 2029. Industry: NAICS UNSPSC 90-10-18.

Market snapshot

Baseline awarded-market signal across all contracting (sample of 400 recent awards; refreshed periodically).

12-month awarded value
$546,655,675
Sector total $546,655,675 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$97,181
P10–P90
$33,967$992,402
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.
100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($546,655,675)
Deal sizing
$97,181 median
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Place of performance
DYS Capital Project Bids 40 Broad Street 4th floor Boston, MA 02109 US Email: Jannelvy.Martinez@mass.gov Phone: (617) 872-4324
State: MA
Contracting office
Not listed

Point of Contact

Not available

Agency & Office

Department
Department of Youth Services
Agency
DYS01 - DYS-Boston
Subagency
DYS01 - DYS-Boston
Office
Alan Simons
Contracting Office Address
Not available

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Description

The Massachusetts Department of Youth Services seeks vendors to supply freshly prepared, quality restaurant food for takeout or delivery to designated program locations.

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Updated: Feb 19, 2026
Executive summary

The Massachusetts Department of Youth Services (DYS) is soliciting vendors for Restaurant Food Take-out/Delivery Services, indicating a strong need for freshly prepared quality food delivered to various program locations. The response deadline for bids is set for April 2, 2029, making this a long-term opportunity for eligible vendors. This contract is part of the Small Business Purchasing Program, encouraging small businesses to participate.

What the buyer is trying to do

DYS is looking to contract vendors that can provide freshly prepared restaurant-quality food for takeout or delivery to designated locations, meeting specific dietary and quality standards.

Work breakdown
  • Understand the menu and food service requirements specified by DYS.
  • Establish delivery logistics to ensure timely food delivery.
  • Maintain quality assurance and compliance with health regulations.
Response package checklist
  • Completed bid proposal form.
  • Proof of eligibility for SBPP.
  • Menu options and pricing specifications.
  • Delivery plan details.
Suggested keywords
Restaurant food deliveryPrepared mealsDYS servicesSmall business supportCatering contracts
Source coverage notes

Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.

  • Specific dietary requirements from DYS not detailed.
  • Exact locations for delivery are unspecified.
  • Menu item specifications are not provided.

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