Two Person Emergency Preparedness Backpack

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD) is issuing a state and local contract opportunity to purchase 1,000 disaster supply backpack kits to assist persons with disabilities with personal emergency preparedness. The backpacks will be distributed to attendees of MOD meetings that bring together people with disabilities, local emergency planners, and first responders across Massachusetts communities. The backpacks must be red canvas fabric with the agency logo, no more than 700 can be delivered at one time by October 1, 2022, and the delivery service must include white glove delivery to the agency's floor and suite. Bidders must also submit a photo of the proposed delivery container. Bids are due by August 8, 2022.

This solicitation is intended to award a small procurement contract to one or more participants in the Massachusetts Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP). To be eligible, a business must have its principal place of business in Massachusetts, be in operation for at least one year, employ 50 or fewer full-time equivalent employees, and have gross revenues of $15 million or less based on a three-year average. The Commonwealth may use any prompt payment discounts offered as a basis for selection and may negotiate the discounts as deemed in the best interest of the Commonwealth. No details are provided on pricing, set asides, funding sources, or the existing incumbent.