173120 Non-invasive Hemoglobin Testing Machines/Supplies

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Department of Public Health WIC Nutrition Program, is procuring a comprehensive system of non-invasive hemoglobin testing machines and supplies to be used at 31 local WIC programs throughout the state. The RFR seeks a vendor to provide a minimum of 120 non-invasive testing machines, 15,000 adult Hgb tests, and 45,000 pediatric Hgb tests, along with all necessary equipment, testing materials, training, and support. The contract will be awarded based on a best value selection that weighs overall cost (70%), training and prior experience (10% each), and the Supplier Diversity Program (10%). Responses are due by October 11, 2016 at 4:00 pm, with a contract award date set for November 1, 2016. The initial contract term is 1 year and 8 months, with 2 options to renew for 1 year each.

This procurement includes specific requirements related to the Supplier Diversity Program, which mandates that bidders identify any certified Minority-owned, Women-owned, or Service-Disabled Veteran-owned Business Enterprises (MBE/WBE/SDVOBE) they will utilize as partners. While there is no minimum percentage requirement, the SDP commitment is worth 10% of the total evaluation score. The estimated total value of the procurement, including renewal options, is $300,000, but the funding sources are not specified. The current incumbent vendor is Masimo Americas Inc.