SP21-BOOTS-S65 Custom Field Boots

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Department of State Police, is procuring custom-made field boots for its personnel under Solicitation SP21-BOOTS-S65. The required boots must have a traditional 11-eyelet laced instep, durable black leather, insulation, and a vibram sole, suitable for patrol duties in Massachusetts' cold weather. Bidders must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing, measuring, and supplying custom boots to large organizations, and will be required to provide sample boots for evaluation. The contract will be an open enrollment contract with an initial 24-month term and up to four 12-month renewal options, for a total of 6 years. A mandatory bidder's conference is scheduled for May 20, 2021, and responses are due by June 11, 2021. The Department estimates expenditures of $915,000 over the life of the contract and will select multiple contractors from which eligible Commonwealth agencies can purchase these custom boots.

The contract includes participation requirements in the Commonwealth's Supplier Diversity Program, which encourages contracting with minority-owned, women-owned, non-profit, and service-disabled veteran-owned business enterprises. Contractors must commit a specific percentage of sales from this contract to certified SDP partners and provide prompt payment discounts. No set-asides or incumbent vendors are specified, and the contract does not include any minimum order quantities or funding source details.