DEP-BWP-HQ-BWP-DACP-15-REOPENED

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is soliciting bids for the acquisition of an Optical Gas Imaging Camera. The purpose of this Request for Response (RFR) is to provide interested vendors with specific product information to enable them to prepare and submit proposals to assist the DEP in the purchase of this equipment. The required commodity specifications include warranties, training, and environmental requirements. Key evaluation criteria include the bidder's ability to meet the stated specifications, pricing, warranty, product support, supplier diversity, environmentally preferred products, and prompt pay discounts. The RFR has a bid release date of May 8, 2015, a response deadline of May 14, 2015, and an estimated contract start date of May 20, 2015. The estimated value of the purchase is $250,000, with the target number of contract awards being one, although the Commonwealth may add additional contractors after the initial award.

This contracting opportunity is open to all qualified bidders, with no specific set-asides or incumbent information provided. However, the RFR does require bidders to complete a Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) Plan Commitment Form, committing a percentage of the contract sales to be spent with certified SDP partners, including Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE). Bidders must also be registered in the Commonwealth's COMMBUYS procurement platform and have an authorized Seller Administrator to access and respond to the bid. No additional details are provided regarding the contract term or renewal options.