RFR_182424 Metabolic Food and Formulas

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Department of Public Health's Bureau of Family Health and Nutrition, is seeking vendors to provide access to specialized low-protein foods and metabolic formulas for individuals with phenylketonuria (PKU) or other related metabolic disorders who are uninsured or underinsured. The procurement, identified as RFR_182424 Metabolic Food and Formulas, is a rolling enrollment Request for Response (RFR) where vendors can submit quotes electronically through the COMMBUYS system. The selected vendors will be required to provide prompt 72-hour initial shipments of ordered products directly to consumers, with performance measured on timely delivery, invoicing, responsiveness, and product quality. The RFR has an estimated total value of $1,400,000, including anticipated renewal options, and responses are due by May 1, 2017 for a targeted contract start date of July 1, 2017.

The Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) plan accounts for 10% of the total evaluation score, and vendors are encouraged to partner with certified minority-owned, women-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and veteran-owned business enterprises to meet percentage commitment requirements. While vendors must submit a current price list, order form, and other required documents, there are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types that can respond. The contract will be awarded to multiple vendors, with no incumbent information provided in the documentation. Vendors are also encouraged to participate in the Commonwealth's Prompt Payment Discount program.