RFR 2101. Instant Lottery Tickets, Game Designs and Marketing Services

The Massachusetts State Lottery Commission is seeking to contract with one or more firms to supply Lottery Instant Tickets and provide the associated game designs and marketing services to support the sale of those Instant Ticket products. The required deliverables include instant ticket printing, packaging, and delivery; game programming and artwork; and marketing support such as advertising, promotional activities, and research studies. Bidders must meet detailed technical, functional, and operational requirements outlined in the Request for Response (RFR) documentation. The RFR requires bidders to provide pricing on a wide range of ticket sizes, configurations, and optional features. Proposals are due by June 25, 2020 and must be submitted electronically through the state's procurement platform. The Lottery Commission plans to award a five-year contract with the option to extend for up to two additional one-year periods.

The RFR encourages participation from certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women Business Enterprises (WBE), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises (SDVOBE) through a Supplier Diversity Program (SDP). Bidders must commit a specific percentage of the contract value to be spent with SDP partners and complete the associated plan and reporting requirements. The Lottery Commission also requires bidders to indicate whether at least 50% of the work hours will be performed in Massachusetts, which will earn additional evaluation points. No incumbent vendors or specific budget information is provided, but the Lottery Commission's existing instant ticket contracts will not fully address the requirements of this RFR.