FAC 105 Procurement of Winter Sticks and Associated Gear

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), is procuring the purchase of 124 winter sticks and associated gear, including 6 600" spools of 5/8" twisted nylon anchor line and 124 3/4" hot-dipped galvanized shackles. This procurement is for the placement of the moorings at Georges Island, Paddocks Island, Gallops Island, and Spectacle Island in Suffolk County. The winter sticks must meet specific requirements for buoyancy, color, reflective tape, dimensions, and type. Bids must be submitted electronically via COMMBUYS by November 3, 2020 at 5:00 PM. The contract term is for one year with no renewal options. The Commonwealth has estimated the value of this procurement at $18,600.

This 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-participating vendor. The procurement must also comply with Executive Order 515 on environmentally preferable products, and bidders are encouraged to adopt sustainable business practices. The contract will require compliance with the Commonwealth's Supplier Diversity Program (SDP), including a commitment to spend a percentage of the contract value with certified SDP partners, such as minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, disability-owned, and LGBTQ-owned businesses.