Fees for a "base" for aircraft

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, specifically the State Reclamation and Mosquito Control Board (SRB), is seeking to contract with an airport in Essex County, Massachusetts to serve as a base for salt marsh aerial application. The contract will be for an initial duration of five years with one three-year renewal option, for a total maximum duration of eight years. The SRB is looking for a respondent with at least five years of experience operating such a facility and the necessary local, state, and federal approvals to conduct aerial application operations. Bids will be evaluated based on the bidder's ability to meet the requirements, the proposed costs, the bidder's experience, and the size of any prompt payment discount offered. The maximum obligation for the contract is $16,000, and responses are due by 3:00 PM on April 24, 2018.

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts requires contractors to comply with the Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) and provide a specific percentage of their sales derived from this contract that will be spent with certified SDP partners, including Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs), Minority/Women Non-Profit Organizations (M/WNPOs), Veteran Business Enterprises (VBEs), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises (SDVOBEs). The Commonwealth also has standard terms and conditions that all contractors must adhere to, including non-discrimination, data security, and prompt payment requirements.