Book Distributors

The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) is seeking vendors experienced in providing books, educational materials, and other library resources pertaining to child welfare, health and social services, skill development, and management growth. The initial contract term is up to 3 years, with 3 options to renew of up to 3 years each, for a total duration of up to 12 years. Responses are due by October 30, 2019. The total estimated expenditures for this procurement over the potential 12-year duration is approximately $180,000. Vendors will be responsible for arranging direct delivery to various DCF offices across the Commonwealth, with no specific titles or minimum order quantities required. Payment will be made upon submission of invoices and supporting documents by the 15th of the following month.

The procurement requires bidders to partner with certified Minority Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises, Veteran Business Enterprises, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises through the Supplier Diversity Program. Bidders must submit a specific percentage commitment of sales that will be spent with an SDP Partner. The Commonwealth may use the prompt payment discounts submitted as a basis for selection and may negotiate discounts as deemed in the best interest of the Commonwealth. The procurement is limited to the Department of Children and Families and does not include any other state agencies.