SRF 180074 - RFR Travel Agency Srvices

The Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) is seeking the services of a Massachusetts-based travel agency or organization to provide domestic and international travel, hotel accommodations, and other travel-related arrangements for EEC staff. The contract will have an initial one-year term with two one-year renewal options, for a maximum three-year duration. The evaluation criteria include price (60%) and availability/flexibility (40%). Bidders must provide business references, complete the Commonwealth Terms and Conditions and Standard Contract forms, and submit a Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) Plan Commitment. The response due date is December 27, 2017.

This is a small procurement targeted at businesses participating in the Commonwealth's Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP), with subcontracting limited to 20% of the contract value unless with another SBPP-registered participant. If there is inadequate SBPP capacity, the Department will evaluate and award to non-SBPP businesses. The estimated annual expenditure is $25,000, subject to budget approval and utilization. Bidders must also complete the Prompt Payment Discount Form and the Additional Environmentally Preferable Products/Practices evaluation tool.