Archival Boxes

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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Department of Developmental Services (DDS), is procuring 12x15x10 archival plain boxes. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ) with a bid due date of April 2, 2012 prior to 1:00 PM. The contract will be awarded to the lowest bidder who can meet the requirements, with a delivery deadline of June 30, 2012. The procurement is considered a small purchase subject to applicable Massachusetts procurement laws, and no surcharges or alternative products are allowed. Multiple responses from a single vendor are not permitted.

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This procurement has a focus on small businesses participating in the Commonwealth's Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP). The Department intends to award the contract to a SBPP-participating business, but if there is inadequate SBPP capacity or no SBPP-participating vendors provide a responsive bid, the Department will evaluate and award to a non-SBPP business. The Commonwealth has not provided any information about incumbent vendors or current contractors for this specific procurement. The budget or award value range is also not specified in the provided materials.