Emmc dry ICE

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Reclamation and Mosquito Control Board (SRB) has issued a Request for Response (RFR) for the purchase of dry ice to be used for mosquito control in Suffolk County. The SRB is seeking qualified vendors to provide 50 lbs of sliced dry ice per order during an initial 5-year contract term, with two 2-year renewal options for a total maximum contract duration of 9 years. The procurement will use an outright purchase method, and multiple contractors may be awarded. The estimated annual expenditure is approximately $2,500 per fiscal year. The evaluation criteria include best value, three business references, ability to meet performance specifications, prompt payment discount, and eligibility for the Small Business Procurement Purchasing Program.

The RFR requires bidders to provide a specific percentage of sales that will be spent with certified Minority/Women Business Enterprises, Minority/Women Nonprofit Organizations, Veteran Business Enterprises, and/or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises. This Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) commitment will be evaluated as 10% or more of the total evaluation score for this large procurement. The Commonwealth reserves the right to expand the range of certified business categories available for SDP partnerships during the contract term. No details were provided on any incumbent vendors or current contract values.