State Reclamation Board- SRB Vendors to provide Biting Insect Lures with specific formulation

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Reclamation and Mosquito Control Board (SRB) is seeking qualified vendors to provide biting insect lures with a specific formulation for use by Mosquito Control Districts in various locations. The SRB is looking to purchase a minimum quantity of 400-500 lures per order, with the lures having an active ingredient of 1-Octen-3-ol and a release rate of 0.062-0.124g/day for 30-60 days. Bids must be submitted online via COMMBUYS by April 9, 2019 at 2:00 PM, with the anticipated contract start date in mid to late April 2019. The initial contract term is 2 years with two 3-year renewal options, for a total maximum duration of 8 years. The SRB anticipates annual expenditures of less than $10,000 for this procurement.

The procurement is open to all interested vendors, and does not mention any incumbent contractors or set-asides. Bidders must make a significant financial commitment to partner with certified minority, women, veteran, and other diverse businesses, with that commitment evaluated as 10% of the total evaluation score. Payments will be processed within 45 days through electronic funds transfer in accordance with the Commonwealth's bill paying policy.