Small Business Procurement Initiative_5-2019.pdf

This document is a procurement initiative from the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) of the state government. It outlines a contracting opportunity for small businesses to provide products and services for various state and local government agencies.

The scope of work includes a wide range of commodities and services such as office supplies, janitorial services, IT hardware and software, and construction materials. The total estimated value of the contract is $50 million over a 3-year term with two 1-year renewal options. Responses are due on June 15, 2019, and a mandatory bidders conference is scheduled for May 20, 2019. Contract awards are expected to be announced by July 1, 2019.

The procurement initiative includes 20% set-asides for small, minority, and women-owned businesses. Pricing terms allow for a markup of up to 15% over the supplier's cost. Current incumbent contractors are eligible to participate, and the state has allocated $5 million in funding from the general budget to support this initiative.