Corrugated Boxes

The Massachusetts State Lottery Commission (MSLC) is seeking bids for the procurement of corrugated, kraft boxes of various sizes to be used in the distribution of Lottery products and equipment. The RFR outlines the specifications for eight different box sizes, including dimensions, board materials, and quantities required per order and annually. Bidders must submit samples of the boxes as part of their response, which is due by June 17, 2016 at 3:00 PM EDT. The MSLC intends to award a 3-year contract to the successful bidder(s), with the option to extend for two additional 1-year periods. Pricing must be submitted separately from the technical proposal, and the MSLC will evaluate bids based on technical factors and cost to determine the best value. The RFR states that the MSLC makes no guarantee of purchase volume and that the estimated quantities are for informational purposes only.

The RFR requires bidders to comply with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Supplier Diversity Program (SDP), which includes commitments to spend a percentage of the contract value with certified minority-owned, woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and non-profit businesses. The contractor will be required to report quarterly on their SDP spending achievements. While no specific set-aside information is provided, the Commonwealth reserves the right to contact the reported SDP partners to verify the amounts paid to them by the contractor. The RFR does not disclose any incumbent vendors or provide an estimated contract value or budget range.