Description
MassCor is issuing a rolling‑enrollment, blanket contract for metal‑shop equipment, raw materials, finishing services, related software, parts, and maintenance. The solicitation targets up to 20 contractors and may remain open until 12 months before the final contract end date, with an initial term of up to three years and possible renewals for a total of up to twelve years. Bidders must be OEM‑certified for the plasma cutter system, provide on‑site training, warranties, and unlimited technical support, and must satisfy security‑clearance requirements for entry into correctional facilities. The bid opening is scheduled for March 16, 2018, with a questions deadline of April 10, 2018, and an optional site‑visit on March 5, 2018. The contract includes mandatory Supplier Diversity and Prompt‑Payment Discount plans, extensive insurance requirements, and the possibility of annual price adjustments.
• Core product: high‑definition plasma cutter system (customizable cutting width 6‑12 ft, 13 ft effective length, up to 5 stations).
• Required services: training, warranty, software upgrades, spare‑part supply, and preventative/repair maintenance.
• Mandatory compliance: OEM certification, background‑check clearance, insurance ($1 M GL & $1 M motor vehicle), PREA acknowledgment, and Supplier Diversity Plan.
• Procurement format: electronic submission via COMMBUYS; two sets of cut‑samples must be mailed by March 16, 2018.
• Contract value: not fixed; projected annual spend on finishing services and raw materials ≈ $350 k, with equipment spend to be negotiated.