MSP Drumming Instructor SP18-DRUM-X80

The state of Massachusetts, through the Massachusetts State Police (MSP) Pipe and Drum Band, is seeking a qualified Drumming Instructor to provide 4 hours of weekly instruction and to perform with and instruct the band at all approved events. The successful bidder must have at least 20 years of Grade 1 pipe band experience, 20 years of teaching experience, and be designated as an ensemble judge and snare drum judge through the Eastern United States Pipe Band Association (EUSPBA). Responses to the Request for Response (RFR) are due by October 18, 2017 at 2:00 PM EST through the COMMBUYS online system. The initial contract term is 24 months, with three 24-month renewal options, for a total maximum duration of 96 months. Previous annual expenditures have been approximately $10,000, and the Department of State Police reserves the right to increase the maximum obligation if additional funds become available.

This contract opportunity is subject to the State Diversity Program (SDP) requirements, including quarterly reporting for contracts exceeding $150,000. Bidders must submit an SDP Plan Form committing a percentage of contract revenues to Minority and Women Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises (SDVOBEs). The contract is open to all qualified vendors, and there are no specific incumbent vendors or technology integration requirements mentioned in the provided documentation.