SP21-CHGCOURSE-T65 Challenge Course

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking qualified vendors to provide services and supplies necessary to operate and manage its current indoor and outdoor challenge courses through the SP21-CHGCOURSE-T65 Challenge Course contract opportunity. The Department of State Police is looking for vendors to design, install, and maintain challenge course elements, conduct training, perform annual inspections, and provide related equipment and supplies. The contract will be for an initial 24-month term with up to four 2-year renewal options, for a maximum 10-year duration. Bids are due on January 11, 2021, and the estimated contract start date is February 1, 2021. The Department estimates the contract value at $9,800 for the initial term but reserves the right to increase the maximum obligation if additional funds become available.

The contract will be awarded to a single contractor or multiple contractors through an open enrollment process. Bidders must comply with the Supplier Diversity Program requirements and are encouraged to partner with Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprises and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises. A site visit will be arranged for interested bidders. The Commonwealth may use prompt pay discounts submitted as a basis for selection and may negotiate discounts as deemed in the best interest of the state. The requirement to offer prompt pay discounts may be waived by the Commonwealth on a case-by-case basis if participation in the program would be unduly burdensome.