Biological Surveys, Research and Testing (DFW-2019-021)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through its Department of Fish and Game (DFG), has issued a Request for Response (RFR) seeking qualified vendors to perform a variety of biological surveys, research, and testing services throughout the state. The RFR aims to establish a pre-qualified list of contractors to provide services in numerous categories including plants, fungi, invertebrates, fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds, mammals, conservation genetics, wildlife pathology, natural resource management, ecological modeling, and more. Respondents must meet minimum requirements and provide the requested documentation by the January 31, 2029 deadline. The resulting contract will be a Master Service Agreement with an expected duration through January 31, 2029, with no option to renew. Payment terms will be defined in project-specific Scopes of Services, and there is no guaranteed contract work as a result of being added to the pre-qualified list.

The RFR includes a Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) Plan Commitment Form, which requires bidders to commit to a specific percentage of their sales derived from the contract that will be spent with certified SDP partners, including Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women Business Enterprises (WBEs). The Commonwealth's Standard Contract Form outlines the terms and conditions for this opportunity, which allows for various procurement methods, including Statewide Contracts, Collective Purchases, Department Procurements, and Emergency Contracts. While the specific award value or budget range is not provided, the contract has no maximum obligation, and prompt payment discounts may be used as a basis for selection.