Special litter bags - Mdotfcs110

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is seeking proposals for the procurement of various litter bags, including 24" x 34" x 3" yellow bags with handles, 30-gallon and 55-gallon yellow bags without handles, and black trash liners in multiple sizes. MassDOT intends to award single or multiple contracts based on the evaluation criteria, with an initial contract term of 2 years and three 2-year renewal options. The procurement is open to all Commonwealth departments, cities, towns, municipalities, counties, political subdivisions, authorities, commissions, and other eligible entities. MassDOT estimates total expenditures of approximately $500,000 during the initial contract term. Responses are due by 3:00 PM on February 12, 2016, and pricing must remain firm for the initial contract duration, with the potential for negotiated price adjustments for any renewal periods.

The contract opportunity is subject to the Commonwealth's Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) requirements, which mandate that bidders commit to spending a percentage of their sales derived from the contract with certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women Business Enterprises (WBE), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises (SDVOBE). Bidders are required to complete SDP forms committing to these spending targets and identifying their SDP partners. While no specific incumbent vendors or budget ranges are provided, the contract will be available for use by all eligible Commonwealth entities, indicating a potentially significant volume of business.