SP15-Etched-S65 Aluminum Property Labels

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is procuring anodized and etched aluminum property labels through a Request for Response (RFR) issued by the Department of State Police. The RFR seeks qualified bidders able to provide these products for purchase, with the goal of establishing a 24-month contract with five 12-month renewal options. The labels must meet technical specifications outlined in the RFR, including quantity requirements. Responses are due by March 31, 2015, and the estimated contract start date is June 1, 2015. The resulting contract will be a Limited User Contract, restricted for use by the Massachusetts State Police and approved State Police units. Pricing for the items will remain fixed during the initial contract period, and contractors will have the opportunity to request price increases if renewal options are exercised. The RFR includes provisions related to prompt payment discounts, environmentally preferable products, and the use of the Commonwealth's COMMBUYS eProcurement system.

The contract opportunity includes a Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) requirement, where the prime bidder must commit a specific percentage of the total contract sales to be spent with certified Minority, Women, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises. Bidders are required to complete SDP forms identifying their committed percentage and planned SDP partners. The Commonwealth reserves the right to contact SDP partners to verify reported spending. No incumbent contractor information or budget range is provided in the documentation.