Fees for a ? Base? For aircraft

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through 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 for mosquito control spraying. The contract will have an initial 5-year term with one 3-year renewal option, for a total maximum of 8 years. Responses are due by 3:00 PM on March 28, 2018, and the maximum contract obligation is $16,000. The winning respondent must demonstrate at least 5 years of experience operating such a facility with the necessary approvals to conduct aerial applications. Respondents will be evaluated on their ability to meet the requirements, costs, experience, and prompt payment discounts. The SRB reserves the right to add additional contractors over the life of the contract if needed.

The procurement includes a Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) Plan Commitment form, which requires the prime bidder to provide a specific percentage of their sales from this contract that will be spent with certified SDP partners, including minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. No incumbent vendor information or budget ranges are provided in the given documentation. The Commonwealth's standard contract terms and conditions, as well as required vendor forms like the W-9 and EFT sign-up, are also included as part of the solicitation.