Mass DOT Highway Due Diligence Posting - Star Poly Trash Bags

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Highway Operations is seeking to procure customized yellow trash bags through a Best Value Offer procurement. The contract aims to supply two specific types of polyethylene bags: Trash Bag A measuring 24" X 34" X 3" with handles and 0.0035 Mil thickness, and Trash Bag B measuring 55-gallon (36 x 60) without handles, also at 0.0035 Mil thickness. Both bag types must be bright yellow and designed for statewide roadside cleanup, emphasizing safety and visibility during trash removal operations. Interested vendors must submit comprehensive responses via the COMMBUYS platform by 2:00 PM on October 21, 2025, including detailed product quotes, specifications, pricing information, and a completed Prompt Pay Discount Form. The evaluation will focus on best value criteria, with MassDOT reserving the right to accept Star Poly Bag Inc.'s offer, select an alternative vendor's proposal, or accept multiple vendor offerings that meet the required specifications.

This procurement is specifically structured under the Massachusetts Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP), which prioritizes contracting opportunities for small businesses with their principal place of business in Massachusetts. The solicitation is classified as a Small Procurement with an estimated annual value of $250,000 or less, and SBPP participants will receive preference if they meet the best value criteria. Star Poly Bag Inc. has submitted a quote for 800 cases of 24 x 34 x 3 yellow trash bags with handles and 400 cases of 36 x 60 yellow 55-gallon trash bags, totaling $118,100.00. Their pricing includes industry-standard over/under run percentages ranging from +/- 20-25% for orders under 25M bags, with standard lead times of 15 business days after art approval. Vendors must be registered on COMMBUYS and can access training resources and technical support to assist with quote submission, with payment terms structured as 1% 10 Net 30, allowing a 1% discount for payment within 10 days.