Description
The Massachusetts State Police is seeking qualified contractors to provide a suite of legal support services under a rolling‑enrollment, rate‑based contract. The solicitation covers three primary service categories: court reporting (including on‑site, telephone, and video conference reporting), transcription of court‑reporting output, and expert‑witness consulting for law‑enforcement‑related matters. The contract will be initially awarded for a 24‑month term with up to three additional 24‑month renewal options, and it is targeted to Massachusetts‑certified small businesses, though non‑SBPP vendors may be considered if no qualified small business submits a responsive bid. Pricing is to be submitted as rates (no maximum‑obligation ceiling), and a prompt‑payment discount is required unless a hardship is demonstrated.
• Service categories: (1) Court reporting & stenography, (2) Transcription services, (3) Expert‑witness consulting for police‑related cases.
• Contract type: Open‑ended, rolling‑enrollment rate contract; initial term 24 months, possible total life up to 8 years.
• Eligibility: Massachusetts SBPP‑verified small businesses preferred; SBPP participation required for small‑business set‑aside.
• Evaluation criteria: Price (30 pts), experience (20 pts), prompt‑payment discount (10 pts), business references (20 pts), SBPP certification (10 pts), Supplier‑Diversity Program (10 pts).
• Submission: Electronic quote via COMMBUYS by 4 May 2024 3 PM EST; wet‑ink paper copy mailed to Dianne Miller, Department of State Police Headquarters, Framingham, MA.