Notice of Intent to Contract with IBM for Computers

Purpose of this Notice:

The purpose of this Request for Responses (RFR) is to notify all vendors of computers that EEC intends to accept a donation of 50 to 60 KIDSmart computers from IBM in a two year period unless another vendor is willing to provide the same or similar opportunity that would in some manner provide better value to the Commonwealth and early education and care programs. 

Timeline:

Application Information:

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Notice of Intent to Contract with IBM for Computers RFR 

Submission Instructions:

Bidders must submit the required forms and attachments listed below.  The forms listed below are required to be submitted with the proposal (unless they are already on file with the Commonwealth) and must be completed and submitted to EEC by the due date specified above (unless otherwise noted below).   These forms can be found in this solicitation under the Forms and Terms tab on the Comm-PASS website (https://comm-pass.com).  EEC shall have the right to refuse to review any responses received that fail to include one or more of the required forms or attachments.

1. Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification (W-9)    (unless already on file with the Commonwealth)

2. Commonwealth Terms and Conditions for Human and Social Services    (unless already on file with the Commonwealth)

3. Contractor Authorized Signatory Listing   

4. Executive Order 504 Contractor Certification Form and Instructions   

5. Supplier Diversity   

6. Authorization for Electronic Funds Transfer   

The following forms are not required as part of the applicants initial response.  Applicants who are selected contract will be required to submit the following completed form prior to contract execution.

1. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Standard Contract Form

Interested bidders must complete all required forms.  Please mail all forms and the bidder’s Response to the address below:

To:

Department of Early Education & Care
EEC Notice of Intent to Receive Computers Contract Bid
51 Sleeper Street, 4^th Floor
Boston, MA 02210