Bid 25-14. Corrugated Boxes

The Massachusetts State Lottery Commission is seeking sealed bids for Bid 25-14, a procurement for corrugated kraft boxes used in lottery product distribution across Norfolk County and Boston City. The solicitation covers 13 different box types across two categories (A and B Book Boxes), with specific technical requirements mandating 100% recycled materials containing a minimum of 65% post-consumer waste content. Bidders must provide detailed box specifications, including precise dimensional requirements and manufacturing tolerances, and submit ten sample boxes of each specification type with their proposal. The bid is due January 7, 2025, with a question submission deadline of December 16, 2024, and sample boxes available for review at the MSLC Warehouse in Braintree between December 9-20, 2024. The contract term is three years with two optional one-year extensions, potentially spanning a total of five years. Vendors must provide FOB destination pricing with all delivery charges included and be capable of delivering to seven MSLC locations primarily in Braintree and Canton, with annual usage estimates ranging from 2,400 to 60,000 boxes depending on the specific box type.

The procurement includes supplier diversity program requirements, with specific emphasis on engaging minority-owned, women-owned, small businesses, and businesses owned by socially or economically disadvantaged individuals. Contractors must comply with non-discrimination policies and demonstrate the ability to meet complex warehouse management system requirements, including specific load tag labeling and pallet specifications. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly identified, the contract has a potential maximum value spanning five years with per-box pricing varying by box type and contract year. The procurement documents indicate a strong preference for vendors who can meet rigorous technical specifications, demonstrate sustainable manufacturing practices, and provide consistent, reliable delivery across multiple Massachusetts locations. Minimum order quantities range from 1,200 to 15,000 boxes depending on the specific box type, suggesting the ideal vendor will have significant manufacturing and logistics capabilities. The total contract value is not explicitly stated, but given the annual usage estimates and five-year potential contract term, it represents a substantial procurement opportunity for qualified corrugated box manufacturers.