Program Goods and Services

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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Department of Correction, is seeking to develop and maintain a list of qualified vendors to provide program items, furnishings, supplies, and services needed to fulfill institutional programs in correctional facilities. The procurement, identified as RFR #13-DOC-ProgramItems, includes materials for church/religious, library, and educational programs. The contract will have an initial term of up to 5 years with 5 optional 2-year renewals. Vendors must provide pricing utilizing markup percentages or cost-plus pricing, and preferences will be given for environmentally preferable products and prompt payment discounts. Responses are due by April 24, 2012.

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The procurement includes Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) requirements for minority and women-owned business participation. The contract will be funded through a combination of state and federal funds, though the Department makes no guarantee of any purchases under the resulting contract. While no incumbent information is provided, the procurement is open to Massachusetts Certified Small Businesses, with an estimated contract value greater than $150,000. Vendors must complete various forms and documents as part of their response, including a W-9, business reference form, and EFT authorization.