Challenge Course - Academy

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking experienced bidders able to design, install, and manage current and future indoor and outdoor challenge courses for the State Police Academy. The Request for Response (RFR) solicits qualified vendors to provide annual inspections, maintenance, repairs, and related equipment and supplies for the challenge courses. Bidders must comply with Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) standards and be licensed contractors with appropriate insurance coverage. The RFR also seeks qualified instructors to conduct skills refresher, verification, and certification training for challenge course staff. Bids are due by September 29, 2014 at 3:00 PM EST, and the contract term is anticipated to begin on October 1, 2014 for 2 years with four 12-month renewal options. The contract will be awarded to the bidder that offers the overall "best value" and meets the terms of the RFR.

This is a small procurement targeted to small businesses participating in the Commonwealth's Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP), but non-SBPP businesses may be considered if there is inadequate SBPP capacity. The Commonwealth may allow other state and local entities to utilize the resulting contract at its discretion. No incumbent vendors or budget range information was provided in the given documentation.