SDO SBPP Bid language required 4.28.2022~96.docx

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FAC120 Category 1: Landscaping Bi-Annual Cleanup of Grounds Brockton Multi Service Center
Solicitation number
BD-27-1022-DMH05-5510A-133662
Issued by
Plymouth County, Boston City, Massachusetts

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This is a bid language document for the Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office (SDO) Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP) related to a landscaping contract opportunity for bi-annual cleanup of grounds at the Brockton Multi Service Center. The document establishes mandatory language and requirements that must be included in bid solicitations to ensure compliance with state small business procurement policies. The contract covers landscaping services with two cleanup cycles annually at the specified facility location in Brockton, Massachusetts.

The document outlines that all bidders must acknowledge and comply with the Small Business Purchasing Program requirements, including provisions related to pricing transparency, subcontracting protocols, and reporting obligations. The bid language mandates specific certifications and representations from vendors regarding their business status and eligibility to participate in the SBPP. The document serves as a template to ensure consistent application of state procurement regulations across all qualifying solicitations and establishes the contractual framework within which bidders must operate, including performance standards and compliance verification mechanisms required throughout the contract term.

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Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP)

Program Background. The Massachusetts Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP) was established pursuant to Executive Order 523 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.

Published September 29, 2021

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