16-DOC-9043-WASHDRY - Lease, rental, service or outright purchase of washers/dryers

The Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC) is seeking responses from qualified vendors for the lease, rental, service, or outright purchase of washers and dryers to be used in correctional institutions. The contract term is up to 2 years initially, with 4 options to renew for up to 2 years each, for a maximum contract duration of 10 years. Bidders must submit pricing for commercial grade and coin-operated machines, as well as any additional models they wish to offer. The DOC will evaluate offers based on pricing, prompt payment discounts, required documentation, and business references, with a minimum 10% weight on the Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) plan. The RFR has a rolling enrollment process, allowing bidders to respond at any point during the life of the solicitation. No federal funds will be used, and the DOC makes no guarantee of any purchase volumes under the resulting contract(s).

The RFR encourages bidders to adopt sustainable business practices and provides an opportunity for them to receive evaluation preference points for initiatives such as using recycled content in packaging, implementing recycling programs, using energy efficient equipment, and obtaining environmental certifications. Prime bidders are also required to commit a percentage of the contract spend to certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women Business Enterprises (WBE), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises (SDVOBE) partners. No incumbents or budget ranges are provided in the information given. The contract opportunity is specific to Suffolk County in Massachusetts.