2026 DCR July 4th Event T-Shirts

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is procuring 275 performance moisture-wicking t-shirts for its 2026 July 4th event. The procurement specifies PortWest S396 Iona Plus Enhanced T-Shirts in short sleeves constructed from 100% polyester moisture-wicking fabric in royal blue, with distribution across seven sizes: 25 small, 65 medium, 50 large, 55 1X-large, 50 2X-large, 25 3X-large, and 5 4X-large. The shirts require multi-location silkscreen printing including the DCR logo in white on the front pocket, a Massachusetts 250 logo in white on the left sleeve, a full-color USA flag on the right sleeve, the DCR logo in white on the center back below the collar, and a special logo in white and red on the center back. Delivery must be completed to Matt Romano at the DCR Stoneham Warehouse located at 164 Pond Street, Stoneham, Massachusetts 02180. The solicitation was posted on April 30, 2026, with a response deadline of May 7, 2026. The specification sheet provided includes detailed design assets in both transparent and black background versions to guide bidders on the precise logo placement and appearance requirements.

The contract opportunity documentation does not specify set-aside designations, restrictions on bidder types, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, incumbent vendor information, or specific budget ranges. Bidders should reference the complete primary solicitation documents beyond the specification sheet for details regarding pricing terms, contract award values, incumbent contractors if applicable, evaluation criteria, and any additional terms and conditions governing this procurement. The absence of this information in the available documentation suggests these details may be contained in supplementary solicitation materials that potential bidders should obtain directly from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or through the official procurement portal.