2027-06 B19 Bird Control

Suffolk County, Massachusetts is soliciting responses for bird control services under RFR 2027-06 B19, with proposals due September 2, 2026. Plans are available on www.biddocsonline.com beginning August 19, 2026.

The Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) applies to this procurement. Bidders must submit a Supplier Diversity Plan Commitment form identifying the percentage of contract-derived sales allocated to certified SDP partners, including Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises (SDVOBEs). Within 30 days of contract execution, the awardee must submit a Supplier Diversity Plan Declaration form specifying planned partnerships with certified diverse suppliers. Thereafter, quarterly SDP Spending Reports are required within 45 days of the end of each quarter (quarters: July 1–September 30, October 1–December 31, January 1–March 31, April 1–June 30) documenting spending with SDP partners. The Commonwealth Supplier Diversity Office and contracting department reserve the right to contact SDP partners directly to verify reported payment amounts.

All responses must be submitted through COMMBUYS, the Commonwealth's electronic procurement platform. Bidders must maintain active seller accounts and monitor COMMBUYS for amendments, addenda, and Q&A. All bidders must provide a Certificate of Good Standing from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue issued within the past year, a Massachusetts Substitute W-9 Form, and a Prompt Payment Discount form specifying early-payment discounts for payment windows at 10, 15, 20, and 30 days (unless undue hardship is documented). Responses must be in English with costs in U.S. currency. Quote validity must be maintained for a minimum of 90 days from submission. Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) participation is mandatory for payment processing unless undue burden is demonstrated. Environmental compliance requires double-sided printing on recycled paper with minimum 30 percent post-consumer content. Bidders must submit business references, and the Commonwealth reserves the right to contact references to verify capabilities and qualifications.