MEP Maritime Fuel, Vessel Maintenance & Accessories

The Massachusetts Environmental Police (MEP) through the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs is soliciting bids for a maritime fuel, vessel maintenance, and accessories contract (COMMBUYS Bid# BD-25-1042-OLE-OLE01-111330) with a targeted maximum of 80 contractors. The procurement is specifically limited to providing fuel, maintenance services, and accessories for state vessels across multiple agencies including the Department of Fish and Game, Department of State Police, Department of Environmental Protection, and Department of Conservation and Recreation. The contract will commence on January 31st, 2025, with an initial duration of 5 months through June 30th, 2025, followed by nine potential one-year renewal options. Bidders must submit quotes through COMMBUYS and maintain active registration throughout the contract period, with all proposals required to comply with Executive Order 515 regarding environmental purchasing policies. Key deadlines include January 22nd, 2025, for submission of questions, and January 24th, 2025, for bid opening, with the compensation structure being rate-based and per unit provided to the Massachusetts Environmental Police.

The contract includes specific set-aside provisions favoring small businesses through the Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP), with preference given to qualifying small businesses. The Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) mandates a minimum 1% commitment requirement for participating vendors. Bidders must complete and submit several standard Massachusetts state forms, including a Substitute Form W-9, Prompt Pay Discount Form, Electronic Funds Transfer Authorization, and a Contractor Authorized Signatory Listing. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the contract's structure suggests a potential multi-million dollar procurement opportunity spread across multiple state agencies. The procurement process emphasizes transparency, supplier diversity, and environmental considerations, with the Strategic Sourcing Services Team retaining flexibility to award more or fewer contracts than the targeted 80 contractors based on operational needs and qualification evaluations.