Safety and Suicide Prevention Items

The Massachusetts Department of Correction is seeking responses for the purchase of safety and suicide prevention items, which are not currently available on a state-wide contract. The scope of work includes the provision of various safety and suicide prevention items. The contract is expected to have an initial duration of up to 2 years, with 3 options to renew for up to 2 years each. The estimated value of the contract is $101,000.00. The Department is looking for multiple contractors to provide these services. • The contract will be a rolling enrollment contract, allowing bidders to respond at any point during the life of the solicitation. • The Department reserves the right to make amendments to the bid after initial publication. • Bidders must submit written questions and receive written answers from the Strategic Sourcing Team. • The contract will be awarded based on the best value to the Commonwealth. • The contract will include terms and conditions, such as compensation and benefits for personnel, department access to personnel records, and publications. • The contractor will be required to provide workers' compensation insurance for personnel and to comply with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA).