MDAR- seeks lab sample analysis of Fertilizer, Lime and Feed for Animals and Pets

The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) is seeking responses from contractors to provide laboratory sample analysis of fertilizer or lime, and animal or pet feed. The contractor will be required to conduct tests on approximately 300 fertilizer products, 10 lime products, and 250-300 feed products annually. The initial contract term is 3 years with an optional 3-year renewal. The RFR specifies pricing requirements, including fees for analyzing additional nutrients and heavy metals. MDAR intends to award this as a small procurement targeted to verified small businesses participating in the Commonwealth's Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP), with subcontracting limited to 20% of the total contract value unless to another SBPP participant. The estimated annual value of the procurement is $30,000, and responses are due by June 26, 2020.

This contract opportunity is set aside for small businesses participating in the SBPP. The RFR does not specify any incumbent vendors or current contractors. It also does not provide details on any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. However, the RFR does indicate that the selected contractor must be able to provide the required laboratory analysis services to meet MDAR's annual volume expectations of approximately 300 fertilizer products, 10 lime products, and 250-300 feed products.