MED53 Flu Vaccine 2019-2020 season

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) Immunization Program and the Vaccine Strategic Sourcing Team (SST) are procuring influenza vaccines for the 2019-2020 flu season through a Request for Response (RFR) titled MED53. The RFR seeks bids for a variety of influenza vaccine types and quantities, including single-dose prefilled syringes, multi-dose vials, and high-dose and adjuvanted vaccines for individuals 65 and older. The total estimated requirement ranges from 10,000 to 55,000 doses across the different line items. Bidders must provide pricing information, product details, and supply availability for each line item, with pricing to be fixed for the duration of any resulting contract. The evaluation will weigh price heavily at 80% of the total points. Bidders must also submit a Supplier Diversity Plan, and may receive additional points for prompt payment discounts and environmentally preferable products/practices. The deadline for submission of quotes is January 9, 2019 at 3:00 PM, and the estimated contract start date is March 1, 2019.

The resulting contract will be the primary Statewide Contract used by Executive Agencies of the Commonwealth, and will also be available for use by other eligible entities such as cities, towns, counties, state colleges, and approved purchase of service providers. The RFR includes Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) requirements, indicating that there may be set-aside or diversity participation goals associated with this procurement. The estimated value of the contract is $1 Million, but the Commonwealth makes no guarantee of any minimum purchase. Contractor performance and sales volume will be considered for contract renewals at the sole discretion of the Operational Services Division.