SBPP_RFR_info.docx
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- TCL UNION FY27-28 CHAINSAW SAFETY
- Solicitation number
- BD-27-1056-OER-HRDOE-134184
- Issued by
- Massachusetts
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This is a program background and eligibility document for the Massachusetts Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP), established under Executive Order 599 by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The SBPP is designed to increase state contracting opportunities with small businesses having their principal place of business within Massachusetts. The document outlines that while all businesses may submit responses to SBPP-related solicitations, SBPP-registered participants meeting the best value criteria will receive contract awards. The Strategic Sourcing Services Team will only evaluate submissions from non-SBPP participants if no SBPP bidder meets the established best value evaluation criteria. No specific response dates, due dates, site visits, bidder conferences, award dates, or contract terms are detailed in this document.
To qualify as an SBPP participant, entities must meet four eligibility requirements: maintain principal place of business in Massachusetts, operate for at least one year, employ 50 or fewer full-time equivalent employees across all locations or have employees working fewer than 26,000 combined hours per quarter, and report gross revenues of $15 million or less based on a three-year average. Nonprofit organizations must also be registered with the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, maintain current filings, and hold tax-exempt status under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c). Bidders are responsible for ensuring current SBPP registration at submission and throughout contract performance, with misrepresentation of status resulting in disqualification, potential debarment, contract termination, and other enforcement actions. Assistance regarding SBPP participation is available through the SBPP webpage at mass.gov/sbpp or the SBPP Help Desk at sbpp@mass.gov.
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Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP)
Program Background. The Massachusetts Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP) was established pursuant to Executive Order 599 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) as described below.
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 (SST) will not evaluate submissions from non-SBPP participants unless no SBPP Bidder meets the SSST’s best value evaluation criteria.
SBPP Participation Eligibility. To be eligible to participate in this procurement as an SBPP participant, an entity must meet the following criteria, and be marked as an SBPP registered business in COMMBUYS:
1. Have its principal place of business in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts;
2. Been in business for at least one year;
3. Employ a combined total of 50 or fewer full-time equivalent employees in all locations, or employees work less than a combined total of 26,000 hours per quarter; and
4. Have gross revenues, as reported on appropriate tax forms, of $15 million or less, based on a three-year average.
Non-profit firms also must be registered as a non-profit or charitable organization with the MA Attorney General’s Office and be up to date with all filings required by that office and be tax exempt under Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code.
SBPP Compliance Requirements. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to ensure that their SBPP status is current at the time of submitting a response and throughout the life of any resulting contract. Misrepresentation of SBPP status will result in disqualification from consideration, and may result in debarment, contract termination, and other actions. To learn more about the SBPP, including how to apply, visit the SBPP Webpage.
Program Resources and Assistance. Bidders and Contractors seeking assistance regarding SBPP may visit the SBPP webpage, http://www.mass.gov/sbpp, or contact the SBPP Help Desk at sbpp@mass.gov.
[Type here] [Type here] Published 11/01/23
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