OFF48RFQ 2026-2027 Migratory Game Bird Regs~1.docx

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OFF48RFQ Cat 1-2026-2027 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulations Brochure-O/E Section-Troy Gipps
Solicitation number
BD-27-1046-DFW-FWE11-132053
Issued by
Worcester County, Massachusetts

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This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game, Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife), for the 2026-2027 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulations Brochure under Statewide Contract OFF48, Category 1. The solicitation requests quotes for the production of 12,000 four-fold brochures measuring 8.5 inches by 14 inches, printed on both sides using 80-pound white coated silk text stock meeting state recycled content minimums. The brochures will feature four-color printing throughout with bleeds and require hard copy color proofs. Post-production services include double parallel folding and packaging in bundles of 50 units with shrink-wrap. All brochures must be delivered to the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife at One Rabbit Hill Road, Westborough, MA 01581, with the delivery date to be provided upon vendor selection. The response due date is August 17, 2026. The internal bid number is DFW-2027-016, and inquiries should be submitted through the Q&A feature in COMMBUYS.

Evaluation will prioritize cost and turnaround time, with the contract to be awarded to one vendor only. The Department of Fish and Game is sales tax exempt, and all pricing must include FOB delivery with no sales tax included on quotes or invoices. Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP) certified participants meeting the best value criteria will receive preference for award. Pre-press materials will be provided as camera-ready press quality PDFs with printer marks, with the final PDF to be delivered once 2026-2027 hunting regulations are approved. Responses must be submitted electronically through the COMMBUYS system's "Create Quote" function. The procurement contact is Debbie McGrath at 508-389-6034 or debbie.mcgrath@mass.gov, with invoices to be sent to the same email address. All terms and conditions of MA Statewide Contract OFF48 apply to this solicitation.

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2026-2027 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulations Brochure Request for Quote Internal Bid#/Alternate ID#: DFW-2027-016

Purchasing Department:
MA Department of Fish and Game

Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife)

Type:
State Agency
Billing Address:
MassWildlife Field Headquarters

Attn: Debbie McGrath 1 Rabbit Hill Road Westborough, MA 01581

Shipping Address:
Same as billing address above.
Procurement Contact Person:
Debbie McGrath
Telephone Number:
508-389-6034
E-Mail Address:
Debbie.mcgrath@mass.gov
Title:
2026-2027 Game Bird Hunting Regulations Brochure
Statewide Contract:
OFF48
Statewide Contract Category:
Category 1
Solicitation type:
Request for Quote (RFQ)
Response due date “bid opening date”:
August 17, 2026
Internal Bid#/Alternate ID#:
DFW-2027-016

Scope of Work:

The Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) is soliciting quotes from vendors on MA Statewide Contract OFF48 for the 2026-2027 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulations Brochure.

Title of Brochure will be: MassWildlife 2026-2027 Game Bird Hunting Regulations Brochure Quantity: 12,000 and to be folded: 4-fold brochure.

Stock Size: 8.5-inch by 14-inch printed on both sides.

Stock: 80# white 100% coated silk text stock (no high gloss), must meet state minimum for recycled stock. (Sample of last year’s brochure available on request).

Pre-press: camera ready copy provided as a press quality PDF with printer marks (attached). Once the hunting regulations have been approved for the 2026-2027 hunting season, a PDF will be provided to the selected vendor. Selected vendor will also be notified of turnaround time for brochure to be printed.

Ink: Four color throughout with bleeds.

Proof: Hard copy color proof required.

Post-Production: Folding – double parallel fold. Package/Shrinkwrap – bundles of 50.

Delivery: Mailing/Shipping: All brochures to delivered to one location: Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, Attn: Troy Gipps, One Rabbit Hill Road, Westborough, MA 01581. Delivery date to be provided once vendor is selected.

All terms and conditions of MA Statewide Contract OFF48.

Questions:

Questions about this RFQ before bid award may be asked using the Q&A feature in COMMBUYS. Vendors should consult the vendor user guide at mass.gov/doc/using-the-qa-tab-within-a-commbuys-bid/download or contact the OSD Help Desk at 1-888-627-8283 or 617-720-3197 or OSDHelpDesk@mass.gov for assistance. OSD Help Desk hours are Monday – Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. EST excluding state holidays.

See COMMBUYS for Q&A deadline.

Evaluation Criteria:

· SBPP Certification: While all businesses, no matter the size or principal place of business, may submit responses to this solicitation, should a Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP) participant respond and meet the best value criteria as described in this solicitation, the SBPP participant shall be awarded the contract. SBPP participants must be marked as a SBPP-registered business in COMMBUYS. For more information, please visit mass.gov/SBPP.

· Cost will carry considerable weight during the evaluation process.

· Bid will be awarded to one vendor only.

· Bid will be awarded based on turnaround time for items to be delivered.

General Reminders:

The MA Department of Fish and Game (DFG) is sales tax exempt. Quotes and invoices shall not include sales tax.

Bills are payable in accordance with the MA Comptroller’s Bill Payment Policy. Understanding Commonwealth Payments.

All pricing must include FOB delivery to the location.

Invoice to be sent to: debbie.mcgrath@mass.gov Responses:

Responses are to be submitted to the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) electronically via the “Create Quote” function contained in COMMBUYS system.

Vendors should consult the vendor user guide at mass.gov/lists/job-aids-for-vendors-using-commbuys or contact the OSD Help Desk at 1-888-627-8283 or 617-720-3197 or OSDHelpDesk@mass.gov for assistance. OSD Help Desk hours are Monday – Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. EST excluding state holidays.

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