15-9043-TELEPHONE

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Correction is seeking qualified contractors to provide telephone system service, maintenance, repair, and parts not covered under a statewide contract through RFP 15-9043-TELEPHONE. The initial contract term is up to two years with three optional two-year renewal periods, and contractors will be compensated on a time and materials basis. The selected contractors must warrant that their technicians are fully trained and qualified to maintain the Fujitsu telephone equipment installed at several Department of Correction facilities. Performance measures and criteria for evaluating contractors are specified in the RFR, and responses are due by May 5, 2015 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time.

The procurement includes a Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) requirement, where prime bidders must commit a specific percentage of their sales derived from the contract to be spent with all certified SDP partners, including Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women Business Enterprises (WBE), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises (SDVOBE). Bidders must also provide a specified number of business references to confirm their abilities and qualifications. The Commonwealth makes no guarantee on the volume of services that will be purchased under the resulting contract, and no incumbent vendors or budget ranges are provided in the available information.