75SB-MilledWood

The state of Massachusetts, through the Department of Correction's MassCor Correctional Industries Headquarters, is procuring a range of milled wood products and furniture-making materials under a market basket contract. The contract will award vendors to provide assorted lumber, plywood, hardware, finishes, sanding products, and other miscellaneous wood products for use in the furniture making shop. The contract will have an initial one-year term with 15 one-year renewal options. Bidders may respond to one or more product components and must provide pricing based on a mark-up or cost-plus percentage. The Commonwealth is seeking qualified vendors that can meet delivery timelines and provide prompt payment discounts. The evaluation criteria includes factors such as pricing, product availability, service, delivery, prior correctional experience, environmentally preferable products, and supplier diversity plans. Responses are due by February 23, 2011.

The contract opportunity is open to small businesses, and the Commonwealth intends to monitor contractor performance and expenditures with certified Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) as part of the Supplier Diversity Plan requirements. Bidders must complete an SDP Plan Form committing to a minimum 1% spend with certified diverse businesses. No contract shall be awarded without an SDP commitment that meets the requirements. The document indicates that federal funds may be used for this contract, which will be procured in compliance with the World Trade Organization guidelines. The provided information does not specify any incumbent vendors or a budget range for the contract.