Request for proposals #20-03

The Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District is soliciting proposals for the operation of cranberry bogs located in Dartmouth and Freetown, Massachusetts. The District intends to grant a License to the Proposer of the most advantageous proposal for the operation of the District's cranberry bogs. The RFP can be obtained and examined from February 28, 2020 through March 18, 2020, when separate Price Proposals and Non-Price Proposals will be received until 10:00 a.m. Prevailing Time. The License will be awarded within 21 days after the bid opening, with a possible extension by mutual agreement. The Awarding Authority reserves the right to waive any informality and/or reject any or all proposals, with the award of the License subject to the approval of the Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District Committee.

The District notes that the supplies furnished as part of this License are exempt from the Sales and Use Tax, and all bids should be calculated accordingly. The District also encourages the use of Minority and Women owned Business Enterprises for this opportunity. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the budget range for this opportunity is not specified.