Greenhouse Systems (Kit)

The Massachusetts Department of Youth Services (DYS) is seeking to procure a new greenhouse system (kit) and associated equipment for the Judge John J. Connelly Youth Center in Roslindale, MA. The greenhouse will be a free-standing, 20' wide x 60' deep x 10' high modular, all-season, galvanized steel frame and polycarbonate panel structure to be used as a laboratory for teaching horticulture and allied career skills to at-risk youth. The Request for Responses (RFR) outlines the required specifications for the greenhouse structure, including engineering, fabrication, and delivery in kit form for assembly by others. Responses are due by March 19, 2019, with a tentative contract start date of March 25, 2019 and expected completion date of May 7, 2019. Bidders must demonstrate at least 10 years of experience manufacturing greenhouse structures and provide references for a minimum of 5 similar recent projects. The successful vendor will be required to provide a 1-year warranty on materials and components, as well as documentation and instructions to assist the installation contractor.

The RFR does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no mention of an incumbent vendor or current contractor, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFR requires pricing proposals to be submitted as a lump sum cost inclusive of all labor, equipment, materials, and consumables, but does not provide any information on award values or budget ranges.