DCR 826a Insect Detection and Monitoring Materials (Forest Street Lures)

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation's (DCR) Forest Health Program is seeking contractors to provide insect detection and monitoring materials, including traps, chemical lures, and insect collection tools. The purpose of this contract is to enable the DCR to perform in-house insect monitoring and detection protocols. Bidders must demonstrate experience in producing forest insect lures and traps, the ability to produce new products if requested, and experience working with forest resource managers. The evaluation criteria focus on factors such as product delivery time, prior field testing of products, and competitive fee proposals. The bid has an issue date of February 17, 2021, and a response deadline of March 3, 2021.

This procurement 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 contract must also comply with the state's Environmentally Preferable Products (EPP) requirements. The estimated procurement value is $49,999, and the DCR intends to award multiple contracts, with a target maximum of 5 contractors, for an initial 3-year term with one 2-year renewal option.