WTO _Announcement.docx

This is a World Trade Organization Intent to Post Notice issued by the Massachusetts Department of State Police for Crime Lab Temperature and Humidity Monitoring Services (Bid SP26-Crime Lab Temp-L01). The Department of State Police Crime Lab is seeking a qualified contractor to provide a wireless computer-based temperature and humidity monitoring control system for multiple crime lab locations. The announcement was posted to www.commbuys.com on January 23, 2026, under procurement number BD-26-1084-POLCL-FIMAY-124703, with a submission deadline of March 6, 2026. This is an announcement only, and the formal Request for Response (RFR) is expected to be posted subsequently. Bidders are responsible for monitoring the COMMBUYS website for amendments and the complete bid posting, and may subscribe to receive email notifications by registering on the platform and selecting relevant commodity codes.

The document does not provide specific pricing terms, contract duration, renewal options, or funding amounts in the announcement itself. Bidders must register and maintain active seller accounts in COMMBUYS to submit responses. All communications and cost proposals must be submitted in English using U.S. currency and standard measurements. The Commonwealth enforces its Supplier Diversity Program, requiring a minimum 1% financial commitment to certified diverse business enterprises for contracts exceeding $250,000 annually, while contracts under $250,000 are subject to the Small Business Purchasing Program with preference for Massachusetts-based small businesses. Contractors must maintain comprehensive general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence/aggregate and comply with prevailing wage requirements where applicable. The Commonwealth reserves the right to terminate contracts for convenience with 30 days' notice.