Industrial soaps and cleaners

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has issued a Request for Response (RFR) for the procurement of industrial soaps and cleaners, including Liquid Cleaning Compound, Pressure Cleaner Washer, and Tunnel Wash Soap. The contract requires the successful bidder to provide the specified cleaning products as well as furnish and maintain polypropylene chemical-resistant holding tanks at locations determined by MassDOT. The RFR details the technical specifications for the required products. The contract will be for an initial term of up to 3 years, with two 1-year renewal options, for a total maximum contract duration of up to 5 years. Bidders must submit their responses by June 29, 2015 at 3:00 pm. The estimated value of purchases resulting from this RFR is $200,000 for the initial contract duration. Bidders must provide a Prompt Payment Discount offer and comply with Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) requirements, committing a minimum of 10% of contract revenue to certified Minority-, Women-, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses. Bidders must also agree to participate in the Commonwealth's Electronic Funds Transfer program for receiving payments.

The RFR does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent contractor is not mentioned in the provided information. The contract opportunity is open to all qualified bidders, and the evaluation will consider the bidder's experience, insurance coverage, references, prompt payment discounts, and commitment to the SDP. Funding for the contract will be provided by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, but specific details on the funding sources are not included in the documentation.