DEP-BAS-RFQ-G-26-RA Hon Chair-OFF52

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) DEP-BAS-RFQ-G-26-RA Hon Chair-OFF52 for the procurement of office furniture classified as a reasonable accommodation. The solicitation seeks pricing for a single deliverable: one HON Ignition Mesh Mid-Back Office/Computer Chair (Model HIWM3) with synchro tilt, seat glide, adjustable height and width arms, black mesh back, black seating fabric, and black frame and base. This is an accessories-only procurement with no services included. The RFQ was posted on February 5, 2026, with a quote submission deadline of February 11, 2026, and all quotes must be submitted through the COMMBUYS electronic procurement system. Vendors must acknowledge receipt of bidding documents, complete all required forms, and respond to any buyer-posed questions prior to the bid opening deadline. The evaluation will be based solely on the vendor's ability to meet all specified needs, which represents the single 100-point evaluation criterion. Interested vendors may submit clarification questions through the COMMBUYS Q&A functionality, with the ability to withdraw and resubmit quotes if necessary prior to the bid opening date.

This procurement includes a set-aside designation for the Massachusetts Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP), which grants award preference to registered SBPP participants who meet the best value criteria. SBPP eligibility requirements include having the principal place of business in Massachusetts, at least one year of operation, no more than 50 full-time equivalent employees (or fewer than 26,000 combined hours per quarter), and gross revenues not exceeding $15 million based on a three-year average; non-profit organizations must also be registered with the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office and maintain Section 501(c) tax-exempt status. Bidders are responsible for maintaining current SBPP status throughout the contract period, and misrepresentation of eligibility may result in disqualification, debarment, or contract termination. The RFQ does not specify a budget range or award value, though the single-unit nature of the procurement suggests a relatively modest purchase. No incumbent vendors, existing infrastructure requirements, or technology integration specifications are identified in the solicitation documents.