Small Business Program Plan Language.docx
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- 27NUTRL7 | Dried Cranberries | RFR
- Solicitation number
- BD-27-1026-DOE02-DOE01-131541
- Issued by
- Middlesex County, Massachusetts
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This is a Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP) Plan Language document issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts pursuant to Executive Order 523. The document establishes the framework for awarding small procurements to eligible small businesses with principal places of business in Massachusetts. The SBPP aims to increase state contracting opportunities for small businesses, and the issuing department intends to award contracts to one or more SBPP-participating businesses that meet the best value criteria outlined in the solicitation. No specific products, services, quantities, response dates, or contract terms are detailed in this document, as it serves as general program guidance applicable to small procurements.
To participate as an SBPP participant, entities must be registered in COMMBUYS and meet four eligibility criteria: maintain principal place of business in Massachusetts, have been in operation 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 have gross revenues of $15 million or less based on a three-year average. Non-profit firms must additionally be registered with the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, maintain current filings, and hold Section 501(c) tax-exempt status. SBPP participants meeting best value criteria receive contract award preference over non-SBPP bidders. Bidders are responsible for ensuring current SBPP status at submission and throughout contract performance; misrepresentation of status may result in disqualification, debarment, contract termination, and other penalties. Additional assistance is available through the SBPP webpage at http://www.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 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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