DCR-825 Waterfront & Pool Equipment & Supplies and Maintenance & Repair Service

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is seeking vendors to establish a Master Service Agreement (MSA) for the purchase of equipment and supplies as well as the maintenance and repair of such equipment used for the safe operation of DCR-managed waterfronts, swimming pools, wading pools, and spray decks. The scope of work includes providing a wide range of aquatic equipment, supplies, and related maintenance and repair services for approximately 70 inland and coastal waterfront facilities, 31 deep-water swimming pools, and 4 wading pools across the state. Respondents must have at least 3 years of relevant experience and will be evaluated on their qualifications, pricing, and environmental sustainability practices. The initial contract term is approximately 3 years with two 1-year renewal options, for a total maximum duration of 5 years. Proposals are due by August 7, 2020, with the option for additional submissions through April 30, 2025.

The RFR does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent vendors are not named. While the total estimated value of the contract is $375,000, the contract will be structured as a Rate Contract with no maximum obligation amount, and funding is contingent on available state and local budgets. The RFR outlines requirements related to the Commonwealth's Supplier Diversity Program, Environmentally Preferable Products, and Prompt Payment Discounts, but does not provide specific details on the utilization of disadvantaged enterprises or small businesses.