18-IND-7548-Optical

The state of Massachusetts, through the Massachusetts Department of Correction (MassCor), is issuing a Request for Response (RFR) for the procurement of optical equipment, software, services, supplies, and related miscellaneous items. The contract, identified as 18-IND-7548-Optical, will have an initial 3-year term with up to two 3-year renewal options. Bidders must provide a wide range of optical products and services, including maintenance, repair, parts, and emergency services for equipment such as lens edgers, generators, lens coaters, and lens markers. The RFR specifies detailed technical and functional requirements, and bidders will be evaluated on factors including company experience, financial stability, employee qualifications, and warranties provided. Bids are due by October 23, 2018, and the initial contract start date is estimated to be in November 2018.

The procurement has no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no stated preference for incumbent vendors, and MassCor reserves the right to negotiate changes to performance requirements and pricing during the life of the contract. The total estimated value of the contract is approximately $2,670,000 annually, and MassCor is seeking discounts, prompt payment terms, and other pricing incentives from bidders.