CPS022 RFR for Maintenance, Equipment and Printing Supplies

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Operational Services Division and Commonwealth Print Services (CPS) is seeking qualified vendors to provide on-site remedial and preventative maintenance services for CPS print shop equipment, as well as supplies for printing, binding, and wide format printing. The Request for Response (RFR) covers a three-year contract term with two optional two-year renewal periods, for a maximum of seven years. Bids are due by July 13, 2018, and the estimated contract start date is August 1, 2018. The RFR outlines detailed product specifications and pricing information required for items such as printing plates, blankets, roller cleaners, binding supplies, laminating films, and wide format printer inks and media. Bidders must also provide information on their technicians, including hire date and training/certification details, and pricing on a monthly rate basis for service and maintenance on equipment such as cutters, folders, laminators, and shrink machines.

The Commonwealth encourages Minority and/or Women Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business Enterprises (SDVOBEs) to submit bids, and requires a completed Supplier Diversity Plan as part of the bid response. The RFR also notes that the procurement is targeted to verified small businesses participating in the Commonwealth's Small Business Purchasing Program. No details are provided on incumbent vendors or current contract values.