DCR 916 Arborist and Forestry Field Supplies

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation is seeking bids for the purchase of various field tools and supplies used for arboriculture and forestry work under Contract #DCR 916. The procurement includes products such as tree climbing ropes, tree marking paint, safety equipment, specialized saws and pruners, soil sampling equipment, and other forestry and arborist supplies. The contract will have an initial one-year term with two one-year renewal options, with an estimated annual value of $150,000. Bidders must provide business references and complete an "Additional Environmentally Preferable Products / Practices" form to be considered for evaluation preference points based on demonstrated sustainable initiatives. The deadline for submitting questions is September 18, 2023, and bid responses are due by October 2, 2023, with an anticipated contract start date of October 17, 2023.

The procurement includes provisions for the Massachusetts Small Business Purchasing Program, allowing for awards to eligible small businesses located in the Commonwealth. Pricing will be based on the bidder's submitted catalog, with an opportunity to renegotiate pricing 30 days prior to the initial and renewal contract end dates. The contract does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The existing incumbent vendors and any current contractual arrangements are not provided in the available information. The procurement has an estimated value of $150,000 per year, but the total award value or budget range is not explicitly stated.