ITC49 - IT Asset Lease Services Reopening

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is re-opening the solicitation for Contract ITC49 - IT Asset Lease Services to obtain additional bids. This statewide contract is for IT equipment leasing services, including information technology equipment, associated software, and peripheral equipment. Eligible entities include executive agencies of the Commonwealth, as well as other public entities such as cities, towns, districts, public institutions, and non-profit organizations. The contract will have an initial term of 4 years, with a 1-year renewal option. Bidders must have a minimum of 3 years' experience providing IT equipment leasing services, including to government entities, and commit to spending at least 10% of contract sales with certified minority, women, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. The RFR requires bidders to provide details on their qualifications, customer service offerings, and pricing, and specifies that selected contractors will not be able to negotiate contract terms.

The contract is an existing statewide agreement, with no set-aside requirements or incumbent providers specified. Funding for lease payments must be appropriated annually by the lessee's governing body. The estimated value of the contract is $64 million, but the Commonwealth makes no guarantee of any minimum purchase amount. The RFR will be evaluated based on the bidder's qualifications, commitment to supplier diversity, and overall best value to the Commonwealth. The response deadline is March 7, 2016 at 3PM Eastern.