RFR_184027 groceries/household items

This state and local contract opportunity issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is for the procurement of groceries, household items, sewing supplies, and materials to support DPH hospitals in Tewksbury, Shattuck, Western Mass, and Pappas. The DPH is seeking to establish a pre-qualified list of local vendors to quickly replace lost or damaged patient property and provide supplies for recreational therapy, such as cooking sessions, to help prepare patients for independent living. The contract term is up to 5 years with 1 option to renew for 5 additional years, and the DPH reserves the right to add vendors throughout the life of the contract. Purchases will be made by hospital staff with prior approval, and vendors must agree to invoice the appropriate hospital directly. The DPH is encouraging prompt payment discounts, and the contract will be funded through the DPH's budget.

The contract opportunity is open to any qualified vendor and does not have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no indication of an incumbent vendor or current contractor. The RFR states this is a rolling enrollment with no specific bid opening date, allowing vendors to submit responses at any time. While the total contract value is not specified, the DPH has budgeted funding for the procurement through its overall budget.