MassCor Specialized Training

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Department of Correction's MassCor Correctional Industries division, is seeking multiple vendors to provide specialized training on various equipment and processes associated with a manufacturing facility that is not currently available on statewide contract. This is a Rolling Enrollment Contract, allowing bidders to respond at any point during the life of the solicitation. The initial contract term is up to 1 year with 15 options to renew for up to 1 year each. The intent of this contract is to establish and maintain a list of pre-qualified contractors from which MassCor facilities and divisions can select. Vendors must submit pricing on a per hour, day, week, student, or course basis, with the option for MassCor to reproduce the training materials at a discounted rate. Bidders must also submit a Supplier Diversity Plan outlining proposed partnerships with certified Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Businesses.

The procurement is an open and competitive process evaluated based on criteria designed to determine the best value to the Commonwealth. While specific pricing, set-asides, funding sources, and incumbent contractors are not explicitly stated, the contract opportunity requires vendors to provide prompt payment discounts and complete a Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) Plan Form identifying a certified Women-Owned (WBE), Minority-Owned (MBE), or Minority and Women-Owned (M/WBE) Business Enterprise partner. The procurement documents indicate there is no stated maximum obligation amount, as this is a rate contract.