FAC122 - Landscaping Products, Parks & Recreation Equipment & Related Products, Supplies & Services

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is issuing a Request for Response (RFR) for the FAC122 - Landscaping Products, Parks & Recreation Equipment & Related Products, Supplies & Services contract opportunity. This statewide contract will cover a wide range of landscaping, parks and recreation-related products and services, including live plants, seeds, turf and landscape products, soil and compost, playground equipment, and site furnishings/amenities. Qualified bidders must provide detailed pricing information across 14 different product categories, as well as information on their company experience, qualifications, environmental practices, and geographic coverage. Key due dates include a Q&A deadline of an unspecified date and a response submission deadline of September 7, 2023, with an anticipated contract start date of November 1, 2023. The initial contract term is expected to be 3 years, with optional 2-year renewals.

The RFR emphasizes that the Commonwealth is seeking bids from qualified vendors, including small and diverse businesses, to provide a statewide contracting solution. Bidders must commit a minimum of 1% of their contract sales to certified diverse businesses as part of the Supplier Diversity Program. Pricing must remain firm for the duration of the contract, with a maximum 10% markup allowed for non-stock/special order items. The current incumbent vendor information is not provided, and no specific set-asides or budget ranges are mentioned. Funding for the contract will come from the budgets of the participating state and local government agencies within Massachusetts.