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2026 OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT OF MOBILE VENDING CARTS

The City of Boston, acting by and through the Fund for Parks and Recreation c/o Parks and Recreation Department and its Commissioner (the Official), invites proposals for the performance of the services generally described above and particularly as set forth in the Request for Proposal Documents. The Documents shall be available at the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, 1010 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd floor, Boston MA 02118 on Monday, November 10, 2025 (no mailings sent) or available on the City of Boston website at boston.gov/procurement.

This contract is procured under the provision of Ch. 45§5A.All sealed proposals shall be submitted in accordance with the requirements set forth in the documents. The completed document package must be submitted as follows: One (1) signed Original Price Proposal and three (3) copies of the Non-Price Proposal must be submitted in an envelope labeled: 2026 Operations and Management of Mobile Vending Carts. All proposals must be submitted no later than 12:00 PM on Thursday, December 11th, 2025, to the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, 1010 Massachusetts Avenue, 3rd floor, Boston MA 02118.

The contract awarded pursuant to this Request for Proposals shall be for a term of one (1) year, with a (1) year option to renew, commencing on April 1, 2026, and ending on September 30, 2026. 

The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals or any part or parts thereof; to waive any defects, informalities and minor irregularities; and to award the contract as the City deems to be in its best interest. The maximum time for proposal acceptance by the City after the opening of proposal shall be ninety (90) days. The award of a contract pursuant to this bid shall be subject to the approval of the Mayor of Boston.

For specific questions about the proposal, please contact Beth-Anne Grassa, Business Operations Manager at (617) 961-3075.

Cathay Baker-Eclipse, Interim Commissioner

Due: December 11, 2025

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