DCR 818 Ice Resurfacer

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is seeking vendors to provide an electric ice resurfacer, known as the DCR 818 Ice Resurfacer. The RFR provides detailed technical specifications for the ice resurfacer, including requirements for the drive train, chassis, brakes, hydraulics, and ice shaving/conditioning system. DCR expects the resurfacer to have a useful life of at least 15 years with proper maintenance. Vendors must submit quotes via the COMMBUYS procurement system by November 4, 2019, and DCR anticipates awarding the contract by November 11, 2019 with a start date of December 2, 2019. The initial contract term is 2 years with two 2-year renewal options, for a total potential contract duration of 6 years. Vendors must identify how they meet the Commonwealth's requirements for environmentally preferable products and services, and this contract opportunity is designated as a Small Procurement targeted to verified small businesses participating in the Commonwealth's Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP). Subcontracting is limited to 20% of the total contract value unless with another SBPP participant. The estimated value of the procurement is $560,000, and funding is contingent on DCR's operational funds or Conservation Trust funds.

This state and local contract opportunity is limited to verified small businesses participating in the Commonwealth's Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP). The RFR specifies that subcontracting is limited to 20% of the total contract value unless with another SBPP participant. There is no information provided about any incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure that requires integration. The estimated value of the procurement is $560,000, but the actual award value may vary depending on the quotes received and negotiations with the selected vendor.