OFF48-Printed Promotional Products-RFQ

The Massachusetts Department of Higher Education is requesting quotes for printed promotional products — metal water bottles and tote bags under Statewide Contract OFF48, Category 4 — with responses due October 16, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. via COMMBUYS and delivery required by October 23, 2026.

The scope calls for up to 4,000 metal water bottles (aluminum or stainless steel, 24-ounce capacity, tumbler or screw-top style with screw cap or flip-top lid, navy blue or white with contrasting logos) and up to 4,000 tote bags (canvas, 14 by 16 inches, flat design with shoulder-length handles, navy blue with white logos). Both items must display the GEAR UP logo on one side and the MCAC logo on the other. Vendors must submit product catalog links with images and specifications, logo samples for each item, and separate quotes for standard and expedited shipping options. Proof approval is required prior to final production.

Delivery spans multiple high schools across Massachusetts; the DHE will provide the distribution list to the awarded vendor after contract award. The FAQ indicates that October 28 is an acceptable delivery date, creating a window of interpretation around the stated October 23 deadline.

Responses must be submitted exclusively through the COMMBUYS "Create Quote" functionality and must reference Bid # BD-27-1088-RGT01-RGT01-134336. Submissions that fail to meet specified requirements will be deemed non-responsive without further evaluation. No information regarding set-asides, incumbents, contract term, pricing terms, or renewal options is disclosed.