100% cotton canvas; straps; front flap

The State of Massachusetts has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the supply of 15,000 custom designed and branded messenger bags. The bags must be made of 100% cotton canvas with straps, and include a front flap. The RFP is being issued by the State Department of General Services, with an initial one-year contract term and options to renew for up to three additional one-year terms. Proposals are due by March 1, 2023, and a mandatory bidder's conference will be held on February 15, 2023. The contract will be awarded by April 1, 2023. Vendors must submit both unit and total pricing for the initial 15,000 bag quantity. No set-asides or incumbent contractors are identified, and the procurement will be funded through the state's general operating budget. Vendors must be registered to do business in the state and have experience providing similar products to government clients.

The RFP does not identify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is also no information provided about any existing infrastructure or technology that the selected vendor would need to integrate. The total award value or budget range for this procurement is not specified in the available documents.