17-IND-7516-Upholstery/Mattress

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the MassCor Division of the Department of Correction, is soliciting bids for a state and local contract opportunity for the acquisition of sewing, upholstery, and mattress-related items. The requested products fall under several subcategories including sewing equipment, upholstery supplies, mattress supplies, and related miscellaneous hardware and supplies. The target is to award up to 15 contracts, with the option to add additional contractors as needed over the life of the contract. Bids are due by March 13, 2018 at 2:00 PM, and the estimated contract start date is December 1, 2017, with an initial duration of up to 3 years and up to 4 renewal options of 3 years each, for a total maximum contract duration of up to 15 years. The estimated value of the contract is $4,950,000. Pricing will be fixed for 1 year, with the ability for awarded contractors to request annual price adjustments. Bidders must submit a Supplier Diversity Program plan, and the evaluation will consider pricing, supplier diversity, company experience, correctional industries experience, financial stability, references, test reports, warranties, samples, recall procedures, return policy, and other desirable specifications.

The contract opportunity does not mention any set-asides or incumbent contractors. Bidders are required to provide information on their company background, experience, references, warranties, recalls, return policies, discounts, and value-added services. The RFR also asks bidders to compare their proposed pricing to any existing contracts they hold with the federal government, national/local purchasing cooperatives, or other states/large public organizations within Massachusetts. The total SDP commitment becomes a contractual requirement to be met annually after contract award.