Used Auto Parts Salvage Yards

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Correction is seeking qualified vendors to provide used or salvaged auto parts for their vehicle fleet through a Request for Response (RFR) opportunity. The Department operates a transportation division that maintains a fleet of cars, vans, trailers, and trucks ranging from 1985 to 2008, and requires these parts for auto mechanic and auto body services. The RFR will establish a list of pre-qualified contractors through a rolling enrollment process, with all contracts expiring simultaneously after an initial duration of up to 4 years, with 4 options to renew up to 1 year each. Vendors will be evaluated based on price, delivery, warranty/return policy, participation in a computerized salvage yard network, and the strength of the bidder's Affirmative Market Plan, with the goal of obtaining the "best value" in terms of quality and quantity of services.

The procurement is subject to Massachusetts General Laws and regulations for open and competitive procurement of goods and services. There are no set-asides identified, and the RFR does not mention any incumbent contractors or the current contracting environment. The contract is classified as a small procurement with an estimated value between $10,000 and $150,000, but the RFR does not specify a maximum quantity or estimated total value.