SP21-BOOTS-S65 Custom Field Boots

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Department of State Police, is seeking qualified manufacturers or authorized distributors to provide custom-made field boots for their uniform in an open market, one-time bid contract. The contract, identified as SP21-BOOTS-S65, has an initial 24-month term with up to four 12-month renewal options, for a total maximum term of 6 years. The boots must be made to individual measurements, have a traditional patrol boot design, and be delivered within 120 days of order receipt. Bidders must have a minimum of 5 years' experience in measuring, manufacturing, fitting, and supplying custom-made uniform boots to large organizations. Responses are due by March 18, 2024 at 3PM EST, and must include pricing, a sample boot, business references, and a Supplier Diversity Program plan. The estimated contract value is $915,000 over the life of the contract.

The contract opportunity has a mandatory Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) requirement, with a minimum 1% SDP commitment. Bidders must propose an SDP Commitment percentage, which will be a factor in the evaluation. The SDP allows for partnerships with a wide range of certified diverse businesses, including Minority-Owned, Women-Owned, Veteran-Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Disability-Owned, and LGBTBE enterprises. Prompt payment discounts may also be offered by bidders. The Commonwealth reserves the right to award multiple contracts and renegotiate pricing if specifications change during the term.