Mosquito control answering services

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking vendors to provide 24-hour answering services on behalf of the ten regional Mosquito Control Districts located throughout the state. The successful bidder(s) will furnish the public with notification of mosquito adulticide applications within the respective communities. The initial contract term is 3 years, with three 2-year renewal options, for a total maximum contract duration of 9 years. Responses are due by April 17, 2018 at 3:00 PM. The estimated annual value of the procurement is $20,000, subject to annual review for best value. Vendors will be evaluated on their ability to provide the required 24-hour answering services, invoicing capabilities, proposed discounts, and Supplier Diversity Program plans.

The Commonwealth is establishing a pre-qualified list of vendors that will be used on an as-needed basis by the ten Mosquito Control Districts. Bidders must commit to a specific percentage of their sales from this contract that will be spent with certified Supplier Diversity Program partners, which include Minority/Women Business Enterprises, Minority/Women Nonprofit Organizations, Veteran Business Enterprises, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises. The Commonwealth does not provide details on any incumbent vendors or current contractors for this opportunity, nor the specific budget range for the contract.