Cash to Card and Point of Sale System and Related Products/Services

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, specifically the Department of Correction (DOC), is seeking responses for the procurement of a Cash to Card and Point of Sale System and related products/services for DOC facilities. The scope of the contract includes the purchase of cash registers, card readers, transaction tills, cash and card loaders, and spare parts. The DOC is looking for the "Best Value" solution that supports the required performance outcomes and provides the highest quality of services. Bidders must complete and return specific response forms, and the contract will be based on a Market Basket approach with pricing remaining firm for the initial 5-year term. The contract has an estimated term of up to 5 years, with two 2-year renewal options. Responses are due by February 15, 2023, and the DOC reserves the right to solicit quotes from multiple awarded vendors when applicable.

The RFR includes Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) requirements, where bidders must make a financial commitment to partner with certified Minority/Women Business Enterprises, Veteran Business Enterprises, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises. The Commonwealth has not identified any incumbent vendors or set-asides for this opportunity, and funding will come from department budgets and appropriations, subject to the availability of funds. The DOC makes no guarantee that any commodities or services will be purchased from any contract resulting from this RFR, but reserves the right to purchase any reasonably related items and services within the scope of the contract.