The Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium (MHEC) is re‑opening its MC15‑B15 contract to procure event‑equipment rentals, modular building rentals, and associated services (including portable restrooms, audio/visual, climate control, crowd control, medical services, etc.) for its 2,600+ member institutions across Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Vendors may submit a full‑catalog offer or bid by individual categories, providing uniform percentage discounts off list pricing, volume‑tier discounts, and detailed freight, FOB, warranty, and minimum‑order information. The contract term is five years with a 1 % administrative contract service fee (CSF) payable to MHEC, quarterly reporting requirements, and compliance with Massachusetts prevailing‑wage statutes.
• Scope covers a comprehensive list of 27 event‑related categories, from audio rentals to modular buildings.
• Bids must be entered in the Offer Table (brand, category, discount %, volume‑tier, FOB, freight, warranty) and submitted by October 30, 2026.
• MHEC requires transparent pricing, optional online pricing portals, and participation in a bidder webinar on October 9, 2026.