RFQ HSD FY20-05

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Hampshire Sheriff's Office, is procuring non-refrigerated juice and juice dispensers in a Request for Quotation (RFQ) named HSD FY20-05. The Hampshire Sheriff's Office is seeking quotes from interested bidders to furnish the Jail and House of Correction with this product. The anticipated contract duration is one year with two one-year renewal options. The estimated expenditures are approximately $36,000 for the three-year period, with an estimated usage of 220 gallons per month. Responses are due by December 26, 2019 at 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time. Vendors may submit samples of products and/or offer any innovative products or packaging prior to the deadline. The contract will be awarded to the most responsive bidder that offers the best value, as determined through an evaluation process. Prices must remain firm for the first year of the contract, and a price increase not to exceed 10% may be requested by the contractor at the time of any renewal. The Hampshire Sheriff's Office reserves the right to negotiate performance terms and conditions during the contract period.

The RFQ does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The solicitation documents do not indicate any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they provide information on any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total award value is estimated to be approximately $36,000 over the three-year contract period, including the two one-year renewal options.