SP18-EQUINE-M82 Purchase of Police Horses and Associated Equipment/ Supplies

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Department of State Police (MSP), is seeking qualified vendors to provide police horses and associated equipment/supplies on an as-needed basis. The contract, identified as SP18-EQUINE-M82, has an initial term of 24 months and up to 8 renewal options of 12 months each, for a total potential contract duration of 120 months. The MSP is looking to establish an open enrollment contract to allow new vendors to be added as needed. The procurement includes detailed requirements for the police horses, such as breed type, age, gender, and various training and temperament standards. Delivery, warranty, and immunization requirements are also specified. Vendors must provide pricing for both the police horses and associated equipment/supplies, with the MSP seeking firm pricing for the initial contract term. The evaluation will use best value criteria, which may include discounts, incentives, and additional complementary commodities or services.

The contract will be available for use by various state agencies, including the Department of Correction, Environmental Police, and Department of Fire Services. No set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are mentioned. The documentation does not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The contract value or budget range is also not provided in the given materials.