Description
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of State Police is seeking qualified vendors to provide a broad suite of event‑related services under a multi‑year blanket contract. The solicitation defines seven service categories ranging from pure catering to combined catering, conference‑space rental, hotel accommodations, equipment rentals, event‑related services (e.g., AV technicians, MCs, transportation) and promotional merchandise. Vendors may submit bids for any or all categories and must meet the Supplier Diversity Program requirement (minimum 1 % spend with diverse partners). The contract is initially a two‑year term with up to five one‑year renewal options, for a maximum life of seven years. Evaluation will consider price, experience, prompt‑payment discounts, references, and a supplier‑diversity plan.
• Scope covers catering, banquet space, hotel rooms, AV & equipment rentals, event staffing, and branded merchandise for state‑police events across all Massachusetts counties.
• Estimated annual spend $30‑$50 K, potentially higher; contract ceiling up to $350 K over seven years.
• Open‑market, non‑statewide solicitation (type NS) with electronic quote allowed; mandatory participation in the Supplier Diversity Program.