DEP-BPP-MADEPFASTWS16

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) Bureau Waste Site Cleanup, Northeast Regional Office's (BWSC/NERO) Field Assessment Support Team (FAST) conducts groundwater and/or soil vapor sample collection across the state. FAST requires a vendor to supply various environmental laboratory testing components, including machined well screen sections, machined well couplings, machined riser pipes, and one-inch PVC well pipe. These components will support FAST's wellpoint installation and sample screening activities, which allow DEP to expeditiously assess environmental and public health situations. The Request for Response (RFR) provides detailed specifications for each component and estimates annual quantities needed. Responses are due by October 16, 2015, and the initial 5-year contract is expected to start on October 28, 2015. The procurement is 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 to another SBPP participant. The estimated value of the procurement is $45,000.

This contracting opportunity is set aside for small businesses in the SBPP. Bidders must submit a Commonwealth Standard Contract Form, W-9, Business Reference Form, and other required documents. Award will be made to the most advantageous proposal(s) meeting the submission requirements. There is no incumbent vendor or existing technology integration requirement specified. The Commonwealth may use prompt payment discounts submitted as a basis for selection and may negotiate discounts as deemed in their best interest.