Teaching/Training/Administrative Materials and Services

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Department of Youth Services (DYS), is seeking bids for a Teaching/Training/Administrative Materials and Services contract. DYS is looking to procure a variety of products and services across five categories to support its Grafton, Massachusetts training academy. The categories include plastic ID cards, first aid/CPR/AED course materials, individual learning style assessment services, ropes course parts and accessories, and team building educational materials. Bidders must have a minimum of five years of relevant experience and provide references, product information, and environmental plans. The contract will have an initial three-year term with two one-year renewal options, for a total maximum duration of five years. Bids are due by May 14, 2024, and the evaluation will be based on the overall best value to DYS, considering factors such as product compatibility, service quality, and competitive pricing.

This is a Small Procurement targeted to verified small businesses participating in the Commonwealth's Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP), with subcontracting limited to 20% of the total contract value unless with another SBPP participant. The estimated value of the contract, including all renewal options, is $150,000, but DYS makes no guarantee of any minimum purchase. Bidders will be required to provide a Prompt Payment Discount and complete various Commonwealth forms, including a Contractor Authorized Signatory Listing and a Bidder Environmentally Preferable Products/Practices Form.