MOTT OFF48 RFQ for Printed Promotional Items

The Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development and Office of Travel and Tourism is seeking a full-service printing vendor through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under COMMBUYS Bid Number BD-25-1100-EED01-EED01-112143, specifically targeting Statewide Contract OFF48 - Category 1 & 2: Printed Promotional Products. The primary procurement objectives include producing marketing collateral such as the Massachusetts Travel Guide (a 34-page full color brochure with 100,000 copies), a potential 200-page print run (250,000 copies), and a potential craft beverages print run (20 pages, 100,000 copies). The evaluation criteria are comprehensive, allocating points across company information (5 points), similar work product submission (15 points), narrative addressing service scope (25 points), Supplier Diversity Plan (25 points), and pricing (30 points). Key procurement dates include a bid release on January 31, 2025, a question deadline of February 7, 2025, response due date of February 24, 2025, and an estimated contract start date of April 1, 2025. The contract term is initially 12 months, with potential for three one-year renewals, allowing a maximum contract duration of 48 months.

The procurement includes specific set-aside requirements and diversity considerations, mandating a minimum 1% Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) commitment for certified diverse businesses. Eligible SDP Partners must be certified in categories including MBE, WBE, SDVOBE, VBE, M/NPO, W/NPO, V/NPO, DOBE, or LGBTBE, and must be listed in either the SDO Directory or SBA Veteran Small Business Certification directory. The opportunity supports both the Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP) and Supplier Diversity Program, encouraging participation from diverse business entities. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the solicitation indicates a single contractor will be awarded the contract. Bidders must complete additional documentation, including a Supplier Diversity Plan Form and a Prompt Pay Discount Form, which could provide competitive advantages during evaluation. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement's scope suggests a substantial printing contract with significant production volumes across multiple marketing materials.