RFR DCR 716 Purchase a Gerber Sabre 408 Router

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is procuring the one-time purchase of a Gerber Sabre 408 Router or equivalent, including the router, bit package, installation, training, delivery, and a Siemens 10 HP motor vacuum motor. The estimated value of the procurement is $60,000. Responses are due by May 6, 2016 at 12:01 PM, and the contract must be executed by June 30, 2016. The procurement is targeted to businesses participating in the Commonwealth's Small Business Purchasing Program, but if there is inadequate capacity, the department will evaluate responses from non-SBPP businesses. Evaluation criteria is solely based on cost for the exact system or equivalent.

The procurement is subject to the Commonwealth's environmental purchasing requirements under Executive Order 515 and the Supplier Diversity Program requirements. Vendors must complete an Additional Environmentally Preferable Products / Practices form demonstrating sustainable business practices to be eligible for evaluation points. The procurement is a one-time purchase with a 3-year service plan. The Commonwealth may negotiate prompt pay discounts as part of the selection process, and the contract will utilize the Commonwealth's standard terms and conditions.