Description
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Fire Services is seeking vendors to provide a broad range of specialty‑trade services not covered under existing statewide contracts. The work includes appliance repairs, burn‑building tile repairs, window‑treatment installation, scaffolding inspections and repairs, and other niche construction‑related tasks at DFS facilities in Stow, Springfield, and Bridgewater. The solicitation utilizes a rolling‑enrollment, open‑market approach with small‑business preferences and a points‑based evaluation that rewards experience, competitive hourly labor rates, warranty terms, and prompt‑pay discounts.
• Open‑market, rolling‑enrollment solicitation – vendors may submit proposals at any time until the Fall 2027 deadline.
• Services cover a wide variety of specialty trades (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, masonry, painting, scaffolding, appliance repair, etc.) across three DFS locations.
• Evaluation criteria: qualifications/references (×3), price (hourly rates and prompt‑pay discount, ×2), warranty (×1), plus a 5‑point SBPP bonus for eligible small businesses.
• Anticipated spend approx. $15 k per year ($90 k over the initial 2‑year term) with four optional two‑year renewals (up to a 10‑year total).
• Required attachments include numerous forms (business reference, non‑collusion, OSHA certification, prompt‑pay discount, insurance, etc.) and compliance with prevailing‑wage schedules for applicable trades.