M-20-26 Dental Hygiene Instrument Kits

Bristol Community College, a public community college in Fall River, Massachusetts, issued this Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking proposals for Dental Hygiene Instrument Kits for its dental hygiene program. The procurement requires the supply of 22 Freshman Clinic Kits and 17 Sophomore Clinic Kits, with all instruments mandated to be Hu-Friedy brand with no substitutions permitted. Each kit must include specified instruments such as cassettes, mirrors, explorers, probes, scalers, curettes, and various accessories as detailed in the RFP documentation. The College prefers vendors who bundle items individually by student prior to delivery. Proposals must be submitted electronically in PDF format to Philicia Pacheco, Director of Purchasing and Business Services, by 2:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, with public opening scheduled immediately thereafter in Room F103 of the Physical Plant Building. Bristol reserves the right to award the contract and make a final determination by Monday, June 15, 2026. Bidders must provide complete Company Contact Information, a signed Non-Collusion Statement, Tax Compliance Certification in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, a valid Federal Employer Identification Number or Social Security Number, and an accompanying W-9 form.

The RFP does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions based on disadvantaged enterprise status. Vendors who are part of State or National purchasing programs must note their contract numbers on proposals to reference contract pricing. Bristol Community College is exempt from Federal and Massachusetts sales taxes, so quoted prices shall not include taxes. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. Payment will be made only after complete delivery to the College's satisfaction. The RFP does not disclose a specific budget range or award value; Bristol reserves the right to request additional information from bidders, negotiate contract points including cost, and select the proposal that best aligns with the College's needs based on overall evaluation of responses and vendor capability to deliver effectively.