18-IND-7516-PLATESHOP

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Massachusetts Department of Correction's MassCor Division, is seeking bids for a Plate Shop contract (RFR # 18-IND-7516-PLATESHOP) to procure equipment, software, tools, service/maintenance, raw materials, miscellaneous parts, supplies, hardware, and related items for the manufacturing of license plates. The contract covers numerous categories, including plate manufacturing equipment, software and tools, related services and maintenance, raw materials such as aluminum and license plate security materials, and miscellaneous parts and supplies. Bidders must meet prequalification criteria, provide samples for evaluation, and demonstrate experience in plate manufacturing and equipment servicing. The contract term is up to 3 years, with 4 optional 3-year renewal periods, for a total maximum duration of 15 years. The solicitation allows for multiple awards, and bidders can submit responses for one or more of the four categories. Pricing will be fixed for 3 years, with annual price adjustments allowed thereafter.

The contract opportunity does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent contractor is not identified, and the contract value is not disclosed, though the estimated annual spend for raw materials and supplies is approximately $2.1 million. The contract will be funded through state appropriations, subject to the availability of sufficient non-appropriated funds. Bidders must comply with the Commonwealth's environmental purchasing policy and the Prison Rape Elimination Act requirements.