Marine Supplies/Vessel Support

The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) is seeking bids from professional marine suppliers and boatyards to provide supplies, equipment, repairs, maintenance, and inspections for its year-round research and monitoring efforts in the coastal waters of Massachusetts. This Request for Response (RFR) covers a wide range of marine supplies and vessel support services, with the goal of awarding multiple contracts for the various coastal regions of the Commonwealth. Key deliverables include hourly labor rates, discount rates for parts, and price lists for available items. Bidders must meet specific qualifications related to their experience and capabilities in the marine supplies and boat services industry. The procurement calendar outlines key dates such as the bid release on July 28, 2016 and the bid opening date, which will continue throughout the duration of the RFR.

This procurement is set aside for the Commonwealth's Small Business Purchasing Program, with subcontracting limited to 20% unless with another SBPP-registered participant. The RFR also includes requirements related to the Supplier Diversity Program, environmentally preferable products, and electronic funds transfer. Incumbent vendors or current contractors are not specified, and the RFR does not provide an estimated award value or budget range, indicating that multiple contracts will be awarded with no limit on the number of awards.