SRF 260069 Request for Response Book Distributors
Open State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- BD-26-1037-1CEN0-C0000-122187
- State
- Massachusetts
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
- UNSPSC code
- Points of contact
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- Rita Taylor eecadmininvoices@mass.gov (617) 988-6600
- David Minucci eec.procurement@mass.gov (508) 769-9593
Opportunity details come from commbuys.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) is initiating a Request for Responses (RFR) for Book Distributors, designated as SRF# 260069, which will establish a Departmental Master Agreement to procure published books, textbooks, and educational written materials. This procurement will serve EEC and all agencies within the Education Secretariat, focusing on acquiring educational resources through nine specific COMMBUYS UNSPSC commodity codes, including printed and electronic publications, reading books, teacher resource materials, and related content. The solicitation is a World Trade Organization (WTO) announcement, with the full bid to be posted on COMMBUYS.com, requiring all potential bidders to monitor the platform for amendments and complete bid details. The initial notice was posted on October 23, 2025, with a response deadline of April 10, 2030, covering jurisdictions in Suffolk County and Boston City. Interested vendors are strongly encouraged to register on COMMBUYS and include relevant commodity codes in their profiles to receive notifications about the full solicitation.
While the current notice does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, it references resources from the Operational Services Division that suggest potential opportunities for diverse suppliers. The announcement includes references to the Supplier Diversity Office and Program, which might indicate potential preferences or considerations for disadvantaged enterprises. No specific incumbent vendors, contract pricing terms, or formal contract structure are detailed in this preliminary notice. The document also does not outline specific award values or precise budget ranges for the book distribution contract. Potential bidders are advised to thoroughly review the complete RFR when it becomes available on COMMBUYS.com, which will likely provide more comprehensive details about qualifications, evaluation criteria, and specific contractual requirements for this educational resource procurement initiative.
Opportunity text
This is a World Trade Organization (WTO) announcement only! Please do NOT contact the issuer with questions about the anticipated bid. Bidders are solely responsible to monitor COMMBUYS.com for amendment to this bid.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| World Trade Notice Intent~2.pdf |
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