DEP.BWR.DMS.RFR.2024.WPP.SES.REPOST.QnA.response.2.12.25.docx

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Solicitation number
BD-25-1045-BWR00-BWR01-112163
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Massachusetts

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This is a Question and Answer document from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) regarding solicitation BD-25-1045-BWR00-BWR01-112163 for the Watershed Planning Program (WPP). The document clarifies that MassDEP is seeking to establish a list of pre-qualified firms to provide specialized water quality equipment, instrumentation, supplies, and related services including repair, maintenance, and calibration services. The solicitation is divided into two categories: Category 1 for Water Quality Instruments and related Supplies and Services, and Category 2 for Sampling Equipment, Field Gear, Accessories, Supplies and Services. Importantly, the Q&A clarifies that MassDEP is not seeking contractor staff support for equipment deployment, maintenance, or data compilation.

The document includes the official MassDEP letterhead with Governor Maura T. Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kimberley Driscoll, Secretary Rebecca L. Tepper, and Commissioner Bonnie Heiple listed. Bidders may submit responses for either one or both categories but must specify which category numbers they are seeking for contract award. The document also includes accessibility information, including alternate format availability through MassDEP and TTY relay service contact information.

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Maura T. Healey Governor

Kimberley Driscoll Lieutenant Governor

Rebecca L. Tepper Secretary

Bonnie Heiple Commissioner

Responses to Questions COMMBUYS Posting: BD-25-1045-BWR00-BWR01-112163

1. Question: Does DEP anticipate the awarded contractor to provide staff to deploy, compile data, and maintain the equipment?

Response: Through this solicitation, MassDEP is seeking to establish a list of pre-qualified firms to provide its Watershed Planning Program with specialized water quality equipment, instrumentation, supplies, and related services (e.g., repair, maintenance, and calibration services as needed). MassDEP is not soliciting contractor support to provide staff for the deployment or maintenance of equipment, nor to compile data.

For more specific information, please refer to Section 3.2.1 “Category 1: Water Quality Instruments and related Supplies and Services” and Section 3.2.2 “Category 2: Sampling Equipment, Field Gear, Accessories, Supplies and Services” of BD-24-1045-BWR00-BWR01-112163. Bidders may submit a RFR response demonstrating capabilities in one or both categories, and Bidders must specify in the response the Category number(s) for which they are seeking a contract award.

This information is available in alternate format. Please contact MassDEP at 617-626-1282.

TTY# MassRelay Service 1-800-439-2370 MassDEP Website: www.mass.gov/dep

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