BIDDER RESPONSE FORM_RFR_MSA 885 Interpretive Services_Final Draft_1-10-24.pdf

Bidder Response Form for DCR 885 MSA Interpretive Services 2/26/24

BIDDER RESPONSE FORM

DCR 885 MSA Interpretive Services

Initial Deadline for Submitting Responses – February 26, 2024

Instructions: This form may be completed electronically by typing directly into the GREY boxes. Please be sure to read the RFR and the instructions for each section carefully and thoroughly. Responses found to be incomplete may be disqualified or excluded from evaluation.

Bidder/Company Name:

Mailing Address:

(City/Town) (State) (Zip Code)

Point of Contact Name:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

Categories: Please check the categories below which you/your business is submitting a response for consideration.

Each category has a separate submission section below. Please complete the submission requirements outlined in Section 8: Contract Performance & Business Specifications and Section 12: General Evaluation Criteria, for each category individually. Each category must have all the information provided even if the information has been shared in another category submission. Document requirements outlined in Section 15: Required Forms & Documents and Attachment A: RFR – Required Specifications should only be submitted once.

Category 1 – Visitor Experience and Interpretive Planning, Design, Development, and Consulting

Category 2 - Non-Personal Interpretive Media

Category 3: Park and Visitor Center Exhibit Design

Category 4 – New Media

Category 5 – Subject Matter Expert

Category 6 - Production of Original Artwork

Category 7: Fabrication

Category 8: Installation

Category 9: Maintenance and Repair of Interpretive Features

Number of Years in Business: Please check the box that applies to your company (to check of a box, double-click on the box, then select “Checked” and click “Okay”):

25 years or more 20 – 24 years 10 – 19 years 3 – 9 years 2 years

Contract : This contract has multiple Categories for vendors with experience in museum, visitor, and interpretive services. Categories include 1.) Visitor Experience and Interpretive Planning Design, Development, and Consulting, 2.)

Non-Personal Interpretive Media, 3.) Park and Visitor Center Exhibit Design, 4.) New Media, 5.) Subject Matter Expertise, 6.) Production of Original Artwork, 7.) Fabrication, 8.) Installation, 9.) Maintenance and Repair of Interpretive Features

The agency regularly plans, develops, and executes projects to interpret the natural and cultural resources in DCR properties for resource protection and public enjoyment. Projects may include interpretive planning, exhibit and publication planning, research, writing, design, development, fabrication, installation, maintenance, and repair of various interpretive media. Work will be in accordance with DCR regulations 302 CMR 12, the most recent agency graphics and signage guidance, current ADA and DCR Universal Access standards, and interpretive standards best practices.

(Please verify that you have read the RFR and if you observe an issue of concern in this contract to provide the desired services, identify that concern.)

Category 1 – Visitor Experience and Interpretive Planning, Design, Development, and Consulting

Experience & Capacity to Provide Contracted Goods and Services: Please describe your company’s experience and capacity to provide the “goods and services” outlined in the RFR (see: Section 8. Contract Performance and Business Specifications and Section 12. General Evaluation Criteria of the RFR).

Company Website: In the space below, please provide a website address where your company can be viewed.

Enter website address here:

Business References: Please provide three (3) business references that can substantiate your company’s ability/qualifications and experience providing products and services of similar scope completed in the last 5 years. Reference may be an individual, a private entity/company, or public agency.

REFERENCE 1:

Reference Person’s Name:

Examples of Work:

Information is included in the fields of this document.

Attached document

Project Name #1 Project Summary/Description Project Budget

Company/Organization Name:

Company/Organization Address:

Reference Phone Number: Reference Email:

Please use the space below to describe the specific services provided to this individual, agency, or entity/company and the dates of service. Provide as much detail as possible:

REFERENCE 2:

Reference Person’s Name:

Company/Organization Name:

Company/Organization Address:

Reference Phone Number: Reference Email:

Please use the space below to describe the specific services provided to this individual, agency, or entity/company and the dates of service. Provide as much detail as possible:

REFERENCE 3:

Company/Organization Name:

Company/Organization Address:

Reference Phone Number: Reference Email:

Please use the space below to describe the specific services provided to this individual, agency, or entity/company

Project Timeline Example of Work Project Name #2 Project Summary/Description Project Budget Project Timeline Example of Work Project Name #3 Project Summary/Description Project Budget Project Timeline Example of Work

Resumes:

Attached document Current Resumes of Key Staff Members

Rates: In the box below, please attach a Rate Sheet. This may include general rates for the services provided, relevant/applicable hourly labor rates for different services and different job titles/descriptions. Ex: interpretive writing $/hr, senior interpretive planner $/hr, etc.

Other Anticipated/Proposed Costs: In the box below, please attach any additional information to indicate any other anticipated or proposed costs that you foresee in providing the services outlined in the RFR:

Category 2 - Non-Personal Interpretive Media

Experience & Capacity to Provide Contracted Goods and Services: Please describe your company’s experience and capacity to provide the “goods and services” outlined in the RFR (see: Section 8. Contract Performance and

Company Website: In the space below, please provide a website address where your company can be viewed.

Business References: Please provide three (3) business references that can substantiate your company’s ability/qualifications and experience providing products and services of similar scope completed in the last 5 years. Reference may be an individual, a private entity/company, or public agency.

REFERENCE 1:

Reference Person’s Name:

Company/Organization Name:

Company/Organization Address:

Reference Phone Number: Reference Email:

Please use the space below to describe the specific services provided to this individual, agency, or entity/company and the dates of service. Provide as much detail as possible:

REFERENCE 2:

Reference Person’s Name:

Company/Organization Name:

Company/Organization Address:

Reference Phone Number: Reference Email:

Please use the space below to describe the specific services provided to this individual, agency, or entity/company

Company/Organization Name:

Company/Organization Address:

Reference Phone Number: Reference Email:

Please use the space below to describe the specific services provided to this individual, agency, or entity/company

Examples of Work:

Information is included in the fields of this document.

Attached document

Project Name #1 Project Summary/Description Project Budget Project Timeline Example of Work Project Name #2 Project Summary/Description Project Budget Project Timeline Example of Work Project Name #3 Project Summary/Description Project Budget Project Timeline Example of Work

Resumes:

Attached document Current Resumes of Key Staff Members

Rates: In the box below, please attach a Rate Sheet. This may include general rates for the services provided, relevant/applicable hourly labor rates for different services and different job titles/descriptions. Ex: interpretive writing $/hr, senior interpretive planner $/hr, etc.

Other Anticipated/Proposed Costs: In the box below, please attach any additional information to indicate any other anticipated or proposed costs that you foresee in providing the services outlined in the RFR:

Category 3: Park and Visitor Center Exhibit Design

Experience & Capacity to Provide Contracted Goods and Services: Please describe your company’s experience and capacity to provide the “goods and services” outlined in the RFR (see: Section 8. Contract Performance and

Company Website: In the space below, please provide a website address where your company can be viewed.

Business References: Please provide three (3) business references that can substantiate your company’s ability/qualifications and experience providing products and services of similar scope completed in the last 5 years. Reference may be an individual, a private entity/company, or public agency.

REFERENCE 1:

Reference Person’s Name:

Company/Organization Name:

Company/Organization Address:

Reference Phone Number: Reference Email:

Please use the space below to describe the specific services provided to this individual, agency, or entity/company and the dates of service. Provide as much detail as possible:

REFERENCE 2:

Reference Person’s Name:

Company/Organization Name:

Company/Organization Address:

Reference Phone Number: Reference Email:

Please use the space below to describe the specific services provided to this individual, agency, or entity/company

Examples of Work:

Information is included in the fields of this document.

Attached document

Project Name #1 Project Summary/Description Project Budget Project Timeline Example of Work

Project Name #2 Project Summary/Description Project Budget Project Timeline Example of Work Project Name #3 Project Summary/Description Project Budget Project Timeline Example of Work

Resumes:

Attached document Current Resumes of Key Staff Members

Rates: In the box below, please attach a Rate Sheet. This may include general rates for the services provided, relevant/applicable hourly labor rates for different services and different job titles/descriptions. Ex: interpretive writing $/hr, senior interpretive planner $/hr, etc.

Company/Organization Name:

Company/Organization Address:

Reference Phone Number: Reference Email:

Please use the space below to describe the specific services provided to this individual, agency, or entity/company

Other Anticipated/Proposed Costs: In the box below, please attach any additional information to indicate any other anticipated or proposed costs that you foresee in providing the services outlined in the RFR:

Category 4 – New Media

Experience & Capacity to Provide Contracted Goods and Services: Please describe your company’s experience and capacity to provide the “goods and services” outlined in the RFR (see: Section 8. Contract Performance and

Company Website: In the space below, please provide a website address where your company can be viewed.

Business References: Please provide three (3) business references that can substantiate your company’s ability/qualifications and experience providing products and services of similar scope completed in the last 5 years. Reference may be an individual, a private entity/company, or public agency.

REFERENCE 1:

Reference Person’s Name:

Company/Organization Name:

Company/Organization Address:

Reference Phone Number: Reference Email:

Please use the space below to describe the specific services provided to this individual, agency, or entity/company

REFERENCE 2:

Examples of Work:

Information is included in the fields of this document.

Attached document

Project Name #1 Project Summary/Description Project Budget Project Timeline Example of Work Project Name #2 Project Summary/Description Project Budget Project Timeline Example of Work Project Name #3 Project Summary/Description Project Budget Project Timeline Example of Work

Resumes:

Reference Person’s Name:

Company/Organization Name:

Company/Organization Address:

Reference Phone Number: Reference Email:

Please use the space below to describe the specific services provided to this individual, agency, or entity/company

Company/Organization Name:

Company/Organization Address:

Reference Phone Number: Reference Email:

Please use the space below to describe the specific services provided to this individual, agency, or entity/company

Attached document Current Resumes of Key Staff Members

Rates: In the box below, please attach a Rate Sheet. This may include general rates for the services provided, relevant/applicable hourly labor rates for different services and different job titles/descriptions. Ex: interpretive writing $/hr, senior interpretive planner $/hr, etc.

Other Anticipated/Proposed Costs: In the box below, please attach any additional information to indicate any other anticipated or proposed costs that you foresee in providing the services outlined in the RFR:

Category 5 – Subject Matter Expert

Experience & Capacity to Provide Contracted Goods and Services: Please describe your company’s experience and capacity to provide the “goods and services” outlined in the RFR (see: Section 8. Contract Performance and

Company Website: In the space below, please provide a website address where your company can be viewed.

Business References: Please provide three (3) business references that can substantiate your company’s ability/qualifications and experience providing products and services of similar scope completed in the last 5 years. Reference may be an individual, a private entity/company, or public agency.

REFERENCE 1:

Reference Person’s Name:

Company/Organization Name:

Company/Organization Address:

Reference Phone Number: Reference Email:

Please use the space below to describe the specific services provided to this individual, agency, or entity/company

Examples of Work:

Information is included in the fields of this document.

Attached document

Project Name #1 Project Summary/Description Project Budget Project Timeline Example of Work Project Name #2 Project Summary/Description Project Budget and the dates of service. Provide as much detail as possible:

REFERENCE 2:

Reference Person’s Name:

Company/Organization Name:

Company/Organization Address:

Reference Phone Number: Reference Email:

Please use the space below to describe the specific services provided to this individual, agency, or entity/company

Company/Organization Name:

Company/Organization Address:

Reference Phone Number: Reference Email:

Please use the space below to describe the specific services provided to this individual, agency, or entity/company

Project Timeline Example of Work Project Name #3 Project Summary/Description Project Budget Project Timeline Example of Work

Resumes:

Attached document Current Resumes of Key Staff Members

Rates: In the box below, please attach a Rate Sheet. This may include general rates for the services provided, relevant/applicable hourly labor rates for different services and different job titles/descriptions. Ex: interpretive writing $/hr, senior interpretive planner $/hr, etc.

Other Anticipated/Proposed Costs: In the box below, please attach any additional information to indicate any other anticipated or proposed costs that you foresee in providing the services outlined in the RFR:

Category 6 - Production of Original Artwork

Experience & Capacity to Provide Contracted Goods and Services: Please describe your company’s experience and capacity to provide the “goods and services” outlined in the RFR (see: Section 8. Contract Performance and

Company Website: In the space below, please provide a website address where your company can be viewed.

Business References: Please provide three (3) business references that can substantiate your company’s ability/qualifications and experience providing products and services of similar scope completed in the last 5 years. Reference may be an individual, a private entity/company, or public agency.

Examples of Work:

Information is included in the fields of this document.

Attached document

Project Name #1

REFERENCE 1:

Reference Person’s Name:

Company/Organization Name:

Company/Organization Address:

Reference Phone Number: Reference Email:

Please use the space below to describe the specific services provided to this individual, agency, or entity/company and the dates of service. Provide as much detail as possible:

REFERENCE 2:

Reference Person’s Name:

Company/Organization Name:

Company/Organization Address:

Reference Phone Number: Reference Email:

Please use the space below to describe the specific services provided to this individual, agency, or entity/company

Company/Organization Name:

Company/Organization Address:

Reference Phone Number: Reference Email:

Please use the space below to describe the specific services provided to this individual, agency, or entity/company

Project Summary/Description Project Budget Project Timeline Example of Work Project Name #2 Project Summary/Description Project Budget Project Timeline Example of Work Project Name #3 Project Summary/Description Project Budget Project Timeline Example of Work

Resumes:

Attached document Current Resumes of Key Staff Members

Rates: In the box below, please attach a Rate Sheet. This may include general rates for the services provided, relevant/applicable hourly labor rates for different services and different job titles/descriptions. Ex: interpretive writing $/hr, senior interpretive planner $/hr, etc.

Other Anticipated/Proposed Costs: In the box below, please attach any additional information to indicate any other anticipated or proposed costs that you foresee in providing the services outlined in the RFR:

Category 7: Fabrication

Experience & Capacity to Provide Contracted Goods and Services: Please describe your company’s experience and capacity to provide the “goods and services” outlined in the RFR (see: Section 8. Contract Performance and

Company Website: In the space below, please provide a website address where your company can be viewed.

Enter website address here:

Business References: Please provide three (3) business references that can substantiate your company’s ability/qualifications and experience providing products and services of similar scope completed in the last 5 years. Reference may be an individual, a private entity/company, or public agency.

REFERENCE 1:

Reference Person’s Name:

Company/Organization Name:

Company/Organization Address:

Reference Phone Number: Reference Email:

Please use the space below to describe the specific services provided to this individual, agency, or entity/company and the dates of service. Provide as much detail as possible:

REFERENCE 2:

Reference Person’s Name:

Company/Organization Name:

Company/Organization Address:

Reference Phone Number: Reference Email:

Please use the space below to describe the specific services provided to this individual, agency, or entity/company

Company/Organization Name:

Company/Organization Address:

Reference Phone Number: Reference Email:

Please use the space below to describe the specific services provided to this individual, agency, or entity/company

Examples of Work:

Information is included in the fields of this document.

Attached document

Project Name #1 Project Summary/Description Project Budget Project Timeline Example of Work Project Name #2 Project Summary/Description Project Budget Project Timeline Example of Work Project Name #3 Project Summary/Description Project Budget Project Timeline Example of Work

Resumes:

Attached document Current Resumes of Key Staff Members

Rates: In the box below, please attach a Rate Sheet. This may include general rates for the services provided, relevant/applicable hourly labor rates for different services and different job titles/descriptions. Ex: interpretive writing $/hr, senior interpretive planner $/hr, etc.

Other Anticipated/Proposed Costs: In the box below, please attach any additional information to indicate any other anticipated or proposed costs that you foresee in providing the services outlined in the RFR:

Category 8: Installation

Experience & Capacity to Provide Contracted Goods and Services: Please describe your company’s experience and capacity to provide the “goods and services” outlined in the RFR (see: Section 8. Contract Performance and

Company Website: In the space below, please provide a website address where your company can be viewed.

Business References: Please provide three (3) business references that can substantiate your company’s ability/qualifications and experience providing products and services of similar scope completed in the last 5 years. Reference may be an individual, a private entity/company, or public agency.

REFERENCE 1:

Reference Person’s Name:

Company/Organization Name:

Company/Organization Address:

Reference Phone Number: Reference Email:

Please use the space below to describe the specific services provided to this individual, agency, or entity/company and the dates of service. Provide as much detail as possible:

REFERENCE 2:

Reference Person’s Name:

Company/Organization Name:

Company/Organization Address:

Reference Phone Number: Reference Email:

Please use the space below to describe the specific services provided to this individual, agency, or entity/company

Examples of Work:

Information is included in the fields of this document.

Attached document

Project Name #1 Project Summary/Description Project Budget Project Timeline Example of Work Project Name #2 Project Summary/Description Project Budget Project Timeline Example of Work Project Name #3 Project Summary/Description Project Budget Project Timeline Example of Work

Resumes:

Attached document Current Resumes of Key Staff Members

Rates: In the box below, please attach a Rate Sheet. This may include general rates for the services provided, relevant/applicable hourly labor rates for different services and different job titles/descriptions. Ex: interpretive writing $/hr, senior interpretive planner $/hr, etc.

Company/Organization Name:

Company/Organization Address:

Reference Phone Number: Reference Email:

Please use the space below to describe the specific services provided to this individual, agency, or entity/company

Other Anticipated/Proposed Costs: In the box below, please attach any additional information to indicate any other anticipated or proposed costs that you foresee in providing the services outlined in the RFR:

Category 9: Maintenance and Repair of Interpretive Features

Experience & Capacity to Provide Contracted Goods and Services: Please describe your company’s experience and capacity to provide the “goods and services” outlined in the RFR (see: Section 8. Contract Performance and

Company Website: In the space below, please provide a website address where your company can be viewed.

Business References: Please provide three (3) business references that can substantiate your company’s ability/qualifications and experience providing products and services of similar scope completed in the last 5 years. Reference may be an individual, a private entity/company, or public agency.

REFERENCE 1:

Reference Person’s Name:

Company/Organization Name:

Company/Organization Address:

Reference Phone Number: Reference Email:

Please use the space below to describe the specific services provided to this individual, agency, or entity/company

Examples of Work:

Information is included in the fields of this document.

Attached document

Project Name #1 Project Summary/Description Project Budget Project Timeline Example of Work Project Name #2 Project Summary/Description Project Budget Project Timeline Example of Work Project Name #3 Project Summary/Description Project Budget Project Timeline Example of Work

REFERENCE 2:

Reference Person’s Name:

Company/Organization Name:

Company/Organization Address:

Reference Phone Number: Reference Email:

Please use the space below to describe the specific services provided to this individual, agency, or entity/company

Company/Organization Name:

Company/Organization Address:

Reference Phone Number: Reference Email:

Please use the space below to describe the specific services provided to this individual, agency, or entity/company

Resumes:

Attached document Current Resumes of Key Staff Members

Rates: In the box below, please attach a Rate Sheet. This may include general rates for the services provided, relevant/applicable hourly labor rates for different services and different job titles/descriptions. Ex: interpretive writing $/hr, senior interpretive planner $/hr, etc.

Other Anticipated/Proposed Costs: In the box below, please attach any additional information to indicate any other anticipated or proposed costs that you foresee in providing the services outlined in the RFR:

Other Required Forms: Bidders must also submit the following required forms. These forms can be found in the Attachments Tab of the CommBuys bid solicitation: Bidding Opportunities | Mass.gov

Prompt Payment Discount (PPD) Form Supplier Diversity Plan (SDP) Commitment Form #1 Environmentally Preferable Products/Practices (EPP) Form

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