20MACISAC1 | Conference Space | Catering Services | Hotel Accommodations

The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (ESE), along with Early Education and Care; Children's Trust Fund; Board of Higher Education and the Executive Office of Education, is seeking bids for a master agreement to provide Catering Services, Conference Space, and Hotel Accommodations across the state of Massachusetts, including in Barnstable County. The contract will have an initial term of four years starting on July 1, 2019, with no renewal options. Bidders must have a minimum of two years' experience in the category they are bidding and indicate the specific counties they will service. The evaluation criteria include pricing, Supplier Diversity Program Plans, qualifications, menu offerings, and reference information. Vendors responding to Categories II and III (Conference Space with Catering Services, and Conference Space with Overnight Accommodations) must receive a minimum score of 75, while vendors responding to Category I (Catering Services Only) must receive a minimum score of 65. Bids will be accepted from April 19, 2019 until May 29, 2019, and must be submitted through the COMMBUYS website.

This contracting opportunity has a total contract value of $1,000,000, with funding sources of 33% federal, 33% state, and 34% trust. The Commonwealth reserves the right to award the contract to either a single vendor or multiple vendors. Bidders must comply with the Commonwealth's Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) requirements and commit a specific percentage of their sales derived from this contract to be spent with certified SDP Partners. The Commonwealth is tax-exempt and will provide the necessary tax forms to awarded vendors. The Commonwealth also reserves the right to terminate or suspend the contract if the contractor fails to perform their contractual obligations.