1. RFQ AGR-MassAnimalFundDonations-FY26 119300.pdf

Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources

REQUEST FOR QUOTE

STATEWIDE CONTRACT PRF84:

Electronic Payment Solutions

Request for Quote (RFQ)

AGR-MassAnimalFundDonations-FY26:

For Online Donations to the Mass Animal Fund

BD-26-1002-1003-001-119300

Procurement Description:

The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) is seeking a vendor on Statewide Contract- PRF84, to produce a new Mass Animal Fund Donation Secure Portal Page as our previous page was decommissioned. Mass Animal Fund - How You Can Help | Mass.gov. We are looking for a streamlined simple way for the public to donate to the fund and reporting to provide MDAR visibility.

Targeting having work to begin in September of 2025 with Go-Live no later than December of 2025.

Interested vendors should complete and return the required:

Attachment A: RF84 SOW Document- Mass Animal Fund via the COMMBUYS Quote Submission function.

You may include any additional documentation to support your response.

The current PRF84 Statewide Contract is effective from May 18, 2023, to April 30, 2027.

Please submit any questions regarding this RFQ via the COMMBUYS Q&A Functionality.

COMMBUYS Responses Due: Monday, August 25, 2025 by 5:00 PM

Estimated Award/Start Date: September 2025

General Evaluation

The Department intends to award this Small Procurement to one SBPP participating business(es) and SDO Certified business that provides an overall “best value” to the Commonwealth. Should none meet the requirements, larger businesses will be evaluated.

Contractors must submit responses that meet all the submission requirements of the RFQ. Only responsive proposals that meet the submission requirements will be evaluated, scored, and ranked by the evaluation team according to the evaluation criteria. Additional information may be requested for evaluation purposes.

The Department will consider no responses received after the deadline. The Department will award to the most responsive bidder that offers the best value. The completion of all required forms as listed in the RFQ, and a determination by the Department that contracting with the bidder will provide the “best value” to the Commonwealth will determine the basis for evaluation. In making this determination, the Department will consider and score a number of factors, including price, experience, geographic location for ease of service, and quality. The Department may disqualify Responses that are incomplete or inaccurate at its own discretion.

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/mass-animal-fund-how-you-can-help

Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources

REQUEST FOR QUOTE

Small Business Purchasing Program

Check Size of Procurement Annually SDP Commitment

Small Procurement (</= $250,000) SBPP section applies to this Procurement

Large Procurement (> $250,000) SBPP section does not apply to this Procurement

Program Background: The Massachusetts Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP) was established pursuant to Executive Order 523 to increase state contracting opportunities with small businesses having their principal place of business within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Pursuant to the SBPP, it is the intention of the issuing department to award this Small Procurement to one or more SBPP participating business(es).

SBPP Award Preference: While all businesses, no matter the size or principal place of business, may submit responses to this solicitation, should an SBPP participant respond and meet the best value criteria as described in this solicitation, the SBPP participant shall be awarded the contract. The Strategic Sourcing Services Team (SSST) will not evaluate submissions from non-SBPP participants unless no SBPP Bidder meets the SSST’s best value evaluation criteria.

Supplier Diversity Plan

Check Size of Procurement Annually SDP Commitment

Small Procurement (</= $250,000) Submission is NOT required for this Procurement

Large Procurement (> $250,000) Submission is MANDATORY for Procurements with estimated annual values exceeding $250,000

A separate Supplier Diversity Plan is NOT required for this Statewide Contract Procurement.

https://www.mass.gov/sbpp https://www.mass.gov/executive-orders/no-523-establishing-the-massachusetts-small-business-purchasing-program

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Mass Animal Fund - How You Can Help The Mass Animal Fund started its Voucher Program in July 2014 to help local dogs and cats in need.

In December 2022, the Fund reached $2,500,000 spent helping over 18,000 local animals through the Spay/Neuter Voucher Program and Emergency Fund. On average the Fund receives over 500 requests for help monthly. To continue this program and to keep up with growing number of requests for help, we rely greatly on the generosity of Massachusetts residents.

Below you will find the three easiest ways to donate: online, by check, or on your Massachusetts state income tax return (Line 33f).

Thank you for investing in the responsible care of animals!

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Online The easiest way to donate is online! Click here to visit our secure online donation portal

(https://www.paybill.com/v2/massanimalfund/login.aspx).

By Check

Donations can be sent by check.

Checks can be made out to:

Mass Animal Fund/ Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources 100 Cambridge Street, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02114

Attn: Homeless Animal Prevention and Care Fund

On Your Massachusetts Income Tax Return

Every year you will have the opportunity to donate on your state income taxes. Below are some instructions for some of the most common tax preparation methods.

Preparation by Yourself or a Tax Professional Using Paper Forms

The Homeless Animal Prevention and Care Form is line 33f on your Massachusetts Resident Income Tax Return Form 1. Line 33 appears at the top of page 3 of this form and is labeled “Voluntary fund contributions”.

33f is the line for the Massachusetts Homeless Animal Prevention and Care Fund. On this line you can enter the dollar amount that you would like to contribute to the Fund. The amount you fill in on line 33f will either be deducted from your refund or added to the amount you owe.

Remember to discuss your donation with your tax professional as they collect your information and prepare your forms. You will not have the option to add this donation after you sign your prepared tax forms.

Preparation Using TurboTax (Software or Online)

When you have completed your federal return using TurboTax, you will be directed to complete your state return. Complete your state return and then click "Continue" until you reach Massachusetts Taxes and Credits Summary. Click Continue; the next page will be titled “Voluntary Fund Contributions.” The Massachusetts Homeless Animal Prevention and Care Fund is the final item to appear on this page.

In the box next to the Fund name you can enter the dollar amount that you would like to contribute to the Fund. The amount you fill in will either be deducted from your refund or added to the amount you owe.

Please note, If you completed your return but did not yet submit it, you can still make a donation. On the You’ve Finished your Massachusetts Return page, click the “Your Bottom Line” link, which will bring you back to the Massachusetts Taxes and Credits.

Summary screen; by clicking Continue, you can follow the steps above to make a donation.

Preparation Using H&R Block (Software or Online) When you have completed your federal return using H&R Block, you will be directed to complete your state return.

Complete your state return and click Next until you reach the Massachusetts Payments page.

https://www.paybill.com/v2/massanimalfund/login.aspx

Review your information and click Next. On the Massachusetts Wrap-Up page, check the box next to “Make Massachusetts donations or contribute to Massachusetts clean elections fund” and click Next. Click Next on the Massachusetts Clean Election Fund page to bring you to the Massachusetts Donations page. The Massachusetts Homeless Animal Prevention and Care Fund is the third item listed on this page. In the box next to the Fund name you can enter the dollar amount that you would like to contribute to the Fund. The amount you fill in will either be deducted from your refund or added to the amount you owe. If you completed your return but did not yet submit it, you are still able to make a voluntary contribution. On the Massachusetts Summary page, click the “Go there” link next to “Massachusetts Voluntary Donations.” By clicking Next, you can follow the steps above to make a donation.

Contact

Sheri Gustafson- MAF Program Coordinator

Online

Sheri.Gustafson@mass.gov

Phone

617-626-1740

Fax 617-626-1733

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