Brallier Repair due diligence posting

The Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is conducting a due diligence posting to determine if there are any interested and qualified vendors that can provide proprietary repair services for Perkins Braillier typewriters. MCB intends to contract with Perkins School for the Blind - Howe Press to provide this specialized repair service, as they are the only vendor capable of performing this work. The estimated annual spend is $3,000, with an average price per repair job of $215. Interested vendors must submit documentation of their qualifications and interest by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, 8/29/22 via the COMMBUYS online quote submission platform. MCB will review all responses received and determine whether to withdraw the notice, accept the offer from Perkins School for the Blind - Howe Press, accept an offer from another vendor offering a comparable or better value, or accept the offer from Perkins School for the Blind - Howe Press and any other offerors offering similar value.

This procurement is limited to vendors that can provide the required proprietary repair services for Perkins Braillier typewriters. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent vendor is Perkins School for the Blind - Howe Press, and there is no existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The overall budget for this contract is approximately $3,000 per year.