Marine Supplies and Vessel support services

The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF), operating under the Department of Fish and Game, is seeking multiple pre-qualified vendors through a rolling enrollment Request for Response (RFR) to provide marine supplies, equipment, and comprehensive vessel support services for its operations in coastal regions, with specific focus on Bristol County and New Bedford City. The procurement encompasses two primary categories of deliverables: (1) marine supplies and equipment including line, buoys, foul weather gear, oil, and marine batteries; and (2) repair, maintenance, and inspection services for all equipment used by DMF at its primary stations in Gloucester and New Bedford. All equipment service must be performed by factory-certified technicians, and contractors must provide hourly labor rates and discount rates for parts that remain in effect for the duration of each fiscal year, subject to DMF approval. The contract will have an initial two-year term from the effective date through June 30 of the second year, with three optional two-year renewal periods available, for a total maximum contract duration of eight years. Evaluation criteria include price, quality, service timeliness, and compliance with environmentally preferable product standards under Executive Order 515. Responses must be submitted electronically via COMMBUYS by November 21, 2028, at 4:00 PM, and the Commonwealth is tax-exempt and maintains a 45-day payment cycle or applies prompt payment discounts.

The RFR is open to all businesses, with preference given to Massachusetts Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP) participants that meet best value criteria, though there are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. The contract is limited in use to DMF, all divisions of the Department of Fish and Game, Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management, the Massachusetts Underwater Archaeological Resources program, and Massachusetts State Police. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documentation, and there is no guaranteed contract volume or minimum purchase commitments to selected vendors. Funding is conditioned upon receipt of state funds, and the Commonwealth explicitly does not guarantee contract work to vendors selected for the pre-qualified list. No specific award value or budget range is provided in the RFR, as pricing will be determined through quotes submitted by pre-qualified contractors on an as-needed basis. Vendors selected for the pre-qualified vendor list must complete required administrative forms including Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Authorization Agreements and Contractor Authorized Signatory documentation to facilitate state payments and contract execution.