Hydroponic Trailer

The Southbridge Public Schools (SPS) in Worcester County, Massachusetts is seeking proposals for a vertical hydroponic garden system to be installed in a 40-foot insulated shipping container. The system must include at least 8,000 plant sites and software to control and monitor the system remotely. Key requirements include the proposer's experience installing hydroponic gardens in educational organizations, their approach and installation plan, the maintenance requirements and remote monitoring capabilities of the container, and their plan for providing ongoing support after installation. Proposals will be evaluated as Highly Advantageous, Advantageous, Not Advantageous, or Unacceptable based on these criteria. Proposals are due by 10:00 AM on March 12, 2021, and the contract will be awarded within 30 days after the bid submission date or as soon as practicable thereafter. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible proposer offering the most advantageous proposal, taking into consideration both price and services to be provided.

The RFP does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not provide any information on incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure and technology that requires integration. The RFP also does not list a specific award value or budget range.