DYS "Ropes" Course Challenge

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Youth Services (DYS) is procuring a Ropes Outdoor Challenge Course Project for their Central Region located in Grafton, Massachusetts. The solicitation requests a lump sum price for the design, installation, commissioning, and training, including a one-year warranty and maintenance, for the entire project. Key requirements include adhering to standards from the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) and Professional Ropes Course Association (PRCA), as well as meeting state and local regulatory requirements. The project has a targeted substantial completion date of June 30, 2018. Interested bidders must attend a mandatory site visit on September 26, 2017, and submit their responses by October 13, 2017. The evaluation process will be overseen by the DYS Procurement Team, and the contract will be awarded to the successful bidder.

The solicitation is an open market opportunity, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are specified, and the existing infrastructure or technology requirements are not detailed. The estimated value for the design and installation contract is $225,000, subject to final negotiation, and the Commonwealth will require a 50% payment bond from the awarded contractor.