Floor Machines

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of floor machines, including buffer and stripper machines, by the Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC). The DOC is seeking qualified contractors to furnish the floor machines, as well as provide repair parts and services, for use in all DOC departments and facilities. The expected contract duration is up to 2 years initially, with 4 optional 2-year renewal periods, for a total maximum duration of 10 years. Responses are due by August 2, 2016 at 2:00 PM EST. Pricing will be based on the bidder's response and may include outright purchase or fee-for-service terms. The DOC has a strong preference for environmentally preferable products and encourages bidders to comply with recycled content and other sustainability initiatives. Contractors will also be required to provide catalogs, price lists, and supporting documentation to validate any mark-up or cost-plus pricing, and to comply with security protocols, background checks, and the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA).

The contracting opportunity is open to all qualified bidders, but the DOC encourages Minority/Women Business Enterprises (MWBEs) to participate as subcontractors or ancillary providers. While no incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, the estimated FY15 value for this contract was approximately $550,000. The DOC makes no guarantee of any minimum purchase, and will request quotes from one or more contractors for specific purchases or services on an as-needed basis.