TWO 25-ft Response Vessels

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Department of State Police, is seeking to procure two 25-foot center console response vessels and related parts and accessories. The contract will be funded through the Port Security Grant Program managed by FEMA under the Department of Homeland Security. Bids must be received by Thursday, October 16, 2014 at 2:00 pm EST, and the expected contract duration is an initial 24-month term with four 12-month renewal options, for a total maximum contract duration of 6 years. The estimated value of the contract is $225,000, though the Commonwealth makes no guarantees regarding the volume of purchases. Pricing must be provided on a cost sheet, and no delivery charges will be permitted. The successful bidder must be a Certified Dealer for the offered vessel and able to provide delivery within 90 days of the order, unless otherwise agreed.

The procurement includes a 10% or more weight for the Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) Plan, which requires the bidder to provide a specific percentage committed to be spent with all certified SDP partners, including Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women Business Enterprises (WBE), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises (SDVOBE), for the life of the contract. The Commonwealth is seeking the best value for this procurement and reserves the right to negotiate amendments that result in lower costs or more cost-effective performance. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the provided information, and the budget range is specified as an estimated $225,000.