DCR 634A Wood Chip Fuel Supply

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), is procuring a vendor to provide a consistent supply of high-quality wood chip fuel for its bio-mass boiler located in Belchertown, Massachusetts. The contract (DCR 634A) seeks a qualified contractor to deliver screened, green, hardwood wood chips of a specific size, moisture content, and composition for a 9-month initial term with two 2-year renewal options. Bids are due by November 25, 2014, and a mandatory bidder's conference will be held on November 19, 2014. Pricing will remain in effect for the initial contract period, and contractors may submit pricing adjustments 30 days prior to contract end dates. The maximum number of contractors to be awarded is 1, but the DCR may award more or fewer contracts.

The Commonwealth has not indicated any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to this opportunity. The current incumbent vendor is not identified. The total annual spend for the wood chip fuel supply contract is estimated to be approximately $1.5 million, and the contract will be funded through the state's operating budget.