DCR 934 Golf Course Merchandise

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation is soliciting bids for a contract to acquire various golf supplies and materials, including Pro-Shop merchandise such as balls, tees, gloves, shirts, and hats, Range practice equipment like mats, range balls, ball dispensers, and parts, and Course playing aids including rakes, flags, benches, and tee markers. The contract will be a rolling enrollment contract with a term of 3 years and 2 optional 1-year renewal periods, for a maximum total duration of 5 years. The bid opening date is March 4, 2024 and the estimated contract start date is March 18, 2024. Bids will be evaluated on pricing, catalog variety, timely delivery, and the small business status of the vendor. Bidders must submit proposals that meet all submission requirements, including completing and submitting various required forms and documents.

The contract opportunity is targeted to verified small businesses participating in the Commonwealth's Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP). The estimated value of the procurement is $122,000. No incumbents or current contractors were identified in the provided information, and there were no details on any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. Bidders must demonstrate environmentally preferable initiatives related to packaging, operations, training, and certifications in order to receive evaluation preference points.