15-9043-DrinkH20

State and Local Contract Opportunity Summary

This state contract opportunity, identified as 15-9043-DrinkH2O, is being issued by the Massachusetts Department of Correction for the provision of quality analysis of drinking water, reagents and related equipment for drinking water testing, as well as preventative services, parts, and repair of equipment required to pump ground water at various locations across the state. The contract includes requirements for prevailing wage rates, certified apprenticeship programs, and weekly payroll reporting. Bidders must submit detailed responses addressing their capabilities, pricing, warranties, and 24/7 support. The contract term is up to two years initially with three optional two-year renewals. Responses are due by September 3, 2014 at 2:00 PM.

The contract opportunity includes significant requirements for Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business (M/WBE) participation, with bidders required to commit to spending a specific percentage of contract sales with certified M/WBE firms. No incumbent contractor information is provided, but the contract will be funded through a combination of state and potentially federal funds. The total award value is not specified, but the contract will be structured as a "rolling enrollment" rate contract to be utilized on an as-needed basis, with no guaranteed purchase volumes.