RFR_184027 GROCERIES/HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

This contract establishes a pre‑qualified vendor list for the Department of Public Health’s Tewksbury Hospital to purchase groceries, household items, and related supplies on a rapid‑replenishment basis. The agreement is a five‑year blanket procurement (with one optional five‑year renewal) covering an estimated total spend of $120 K, and it requires electronic funds transfer and prompt‑pay discount participation. Vendors must be capable of delivering items within seven days of a complaint and must invoice via purchase order. • Scope: groceries, household goods, and sewing supplies for patient‑property replacement and therapeutic‑cooking programs • Duration: 5‑year base term (July 1 2017 – June 30 2027) with one optional 5‑year renewal • Awarded to: Gilbride Enterprises LLC (Georges Textile) and Walmart Stores Inc. – both required to meet EFT, PPD, and compliance certifications.