SP17-Kennel-K65 - Kennel Services

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of State Police, is seeking to establish a qualified vendor list for Kennel Services through a Request for Response (RFR) procurement. The kennel services are needed to occasionally board the department's police dogs, which include breeds such as Rottweiler, German Shepherd, Labrador Retriever, Malinois, and Blood Hound. The contract will have an initial 3-year term with three 1-year renewal options, for a total potential duration of 6 years. Bidders must meet specific qualifications, provide service specifications, and will be evaluated based on pricing, which is a significant factor. The procurement calendar includes a bid re-opening date of October 13, 2021, a deadline for submission of questions through COMMBUYS on October 19, 2021, and a bid response deadline of November 1, 2021 at 3PM EST. Responses must be submitted through the COMMBUYS system and as a sealed original copy to the Massachusetts Department of State Police.

The contract opportunity is open to all qualified vendors, and bidders are encouraged to offer prompt payment discounts and participate in the Commonwealth's Supplier Diversity Program, which includes set-asides for small, women-owned, minority-owned, and veteran-owned businesses. The RFR does not specify an estimated dollar value, but states the intent is to establish a list of pre-qualified contractors from which departments can select. There are no details provided on incumbent contractors or funding sources for this contract opportunity.