17-DOC-1000 used auto parts

The Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC) is seeking qualified vendors to provide used auto parts for its fleet of vehicles ranging from 1985-2011 models. The solicitation, identified as RFR #17-DOC-1000, has an initial contract duration of up to 4 years with 4 optional 1-year renewal periods, for a potential total contract duration of 8 years. The DOC anticipates spending approximately $75,000 on used auto parts during fiscal year 2017, but makes no guarantees on purchase volumes. Bidders must complete and submit various forms, including the Response Form A, Authorized Signatory Listing, Prompt Pay Discount Form, and Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) Plan. Evaluation criteria include the bidder's ability to provide prompt payment discounts and commitment to use certified minority, women, veteran, and disability-owned businesses as SDP partners, which will account for at least 10% of the total score.

The solicitation is open to any qualified vendor, but the DOC encourages participation from certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE). Bidders must submit a SDP Plan committing a percentage of sales under the contract to these certified businesses. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts does not provide any information about incumbent vendors or the current contract value. However, the solicitation is a rate contract with no maximum obligation, indicating the potential for a significant dollar value depending on the DOC's actual usage during the contract term.