OFF48 Category 4 - Printed Promotional Products RFQ.pdf

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OFF48, Category 4 - Printed Promotional Products RFQ
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BD-27-1020-DCRWS-DC700-132702
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Massachusetts

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This is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) issued by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, Division of Water Supply Protection, for printed promotional products under statewide contract OFF48, Category 4. The RFQ seeks pricing for 650 plastic junior park ranger badges (silver with black imprint, metal jewelry-style bar pin, 2.25" x 2.25") and 350 six-inch glow sticks with one-color imprint. All products must be delivered F.O.B. to 180 Beaman Street, West Boylston, MA 01583 by October 1, 2026. Vendors must submit responses electronically through the Commbuys system by September 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM, with questions due by August 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Answers to questions will be provided by August 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM, and the estimated award date is September 7, 2026.

Evaluation of responses will be based on pricing (50%), specifications compliance (25%), and availability to meet the requested delivery date (25%). All pricing must include delivery costs. Vendors on the OFF48 contract must be registered in the Commbuys system to submit bids. The contact for the engagement is Kathryn Parent at Kathryn.Parent@mass.gov or 617-352-4044, and billing inquiries should be directed to Christy Raillo at christy.raillo@mass.gov. DCR reserves the right to accept or reject any or all quotes, contract with some, all, or none of the responding vendors, negotiate with vendors, or cancel the RFQ in part or in its entirety.

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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Department of Conservation and Recreation

Division of Water Supply Protection | 180 Beaman Street | West Boylston, MA 01583 www.Mass.gov/DCR | Tel: (508) 792-7806

Maura T. Healey

Governor

Kimberley Driscoll

Lieutenant Governor

Rebecca L. Tepper

Secretary

Nicole LaChapelle

Commissioner

Request for Proposals

RFQ Title: Printed Promotional Products

Statewide Contract: OFF48, Category 4

Commbuys Bid: BD-27-1020-DCRWS-DC700-132702

Description of Need Summary: This Request for Quotes (RFQ) is posted by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), Division of Water Supply Protection (DWSP) for the purpose of obtaining pricing estimates for junior ranger badges and glowsticks. See details below.

Commonwealth Eligible Entity Engaging a Vendor:

Eligible Entity Name: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Type of Eligible Entity: State Agency

Eligible Entity Mailing Address: 180 Beaman Street, West Boylston, MA 01583

Contact Name: Kathryn Parent

E-Mail Address: Kathryn.Parent@mass.gov

Telephone: 617-352-4044 https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-conservation-recreation https://www.commbuys.com/bso/bid/bidSummary.sda?docId=BD-27-1020-DCRWS-DC700-132702 mailto:Kathryn.Parent@mass.gov

This Request for Quotes (RFQ) does not commit DCR to approve a Statement of Work (SOW), pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a bidder’s response to this RFQ, or to engage for products or services. DCR reserves the right to accept or reject any or all quotes received as a result of this RFQ and to contract for some, all, or none of the responding vendors as a result of this RFQ. DCR further reserves the right to negotiate with any or all responding vendors or to cancel this RFQ, in part or in its entirety, if it is in the best interest of the agency to do so. All pricing, terms, and conditions of this contract apply to any award made as a result of this RFQ.

Specifications Sought:

• Qty. 650 - Plastic Junior Park Ranger Badge with DCR Logo. Silver Plastic with

Black Imprint, 1 location, Metal Jewelry Style Bar Pin, 2.25” x 2.25”

• Qty. 350 - 6” Glow Sticks with 1 color imprint, 1 location

Shipping and Delivery:

• All pricing must include F.O.B. delivery to 180 Beaman Street, West Boylston, MA

01583.

• Please provide an estimated lead time in your quote.

Goods Must be Delivered by: October 1, 2026

Evaluation Criteria:

• Pricing (50%)

• Specifications (25%)

• Availability – Requested Delivery Date can be Met (25%)

Responses:

Responses (bids/quotes) are to be submitted to DCR electronically via the “Create

Quote” function contained in Commbuys system. Responses must include an attached formal quote outlining products, and a total quote amount entered into the “Items” tab. If you are a vendor on the OFF48 contract and have not registered on

Commbuys, you are required to do so. Vendors should consult the Commbuys Vendor

Registration Job Aid. Help is available from the Commbuys Help Desk at 617-720-3197.

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/completing-vendor-registration-in-commbuys#overview https://www.mass.gov/info-details/completing-vendor-registration-in-commbuys#overview

Billing Contact: Department of Conservation & Recreation

180 Beaman Street

West Boylston, MA 01583

Attn: Christy Raillo christy.raillo@mass.gov

Questions: Please submit all questions via the Q&A section located in Commbuys by

August 28, 2026 – 2:00PM

Answers to Questions will be submitted by: August 31, 2026 – 2:00PM

RFQ Responses are due by: September 3, 2026 - 2:00PM

Estimated Award Date: September 7, 2026 mailto:christy.raillo@mass.gov

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