Bid No. 22-163; Golf Shop Merchandise for Resale at Springfields Franconia & Veterans Golf Courses

The City of Springfield, Massachusetts Office of Procurement is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Golf Shop Merchandise for Resale at the City's Franconia and Veteran's Golf Courses, Bid No. 22-163. The City is soliciting bids from vendors to provide a comprehensive line of golf shop merchandise, including golf apparel, hats, t-shirts, polos, shorts, pants, jackets, shoes, socks, gloves, golf tees, hand warmers, range finders, golf balls, golf bags, and towels. The successful bidder will be required to submit a percentage of the gross sales that will be paid to the City of Springfield Parks Department as payment to stock the golf course clubhouses. Bids will be received until 2:00 PM EST on April 20, 2022, at which time they will be publicly opened and read. All questions regarding the bid or specifications must be received in writing by April 13, 2022 at 4:30 PM.

The City has set a goal of 20% Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation for this procurement. The Office of Procurement reserves the right to waive any informalities and reject any or all bids if it is in the public interest to do so. The City has not identified any incumbent vendors or current contractors for this opportunity, and no budget range or award value has been provided. This procurement is limited to the jurisdiction of Hampden County within the state of Massachusetts.