FAC123 RFQ for Pallet Rack Shelving

The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries is soliciting bids for the purchase and installation of pallet rack shelving at its satellite storage facility located at 174 Duchaine Blvd in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The shelving must be configured as a two-level system with a minimum width of 50 feet, a depth of 42 to 44 inches, and a maximum height of 9 feet 9 inches to accommodate forklift access, with a ceiling clearance of at least 92 inches. Each shelf level must support a minimum load capacity of 2,100 pounds and be compatible with standard pallets and gaylords. Installation must be completed and delivered in hand by June 30, 2026, with delivery options available at either 174 Duchaine Blvd or 139 Hathaway Rd in New Bedford. The solicitation emphasizes adherence to detailed technical specifications included in attached documents, though no formal standards such as ANSI or MIL-STD are explicitly cited. All bids must be submitted by June 4, 2026, at 4:00 PM, with no formal submission portal specified, allowing mail, email, or physical delivery to the provided contact. The contracting officer’s representative is listed as Ashley Peach Bueche, though no formal contracting officer or purchasing authority is named. Pricing data is not disclosed, and the likely basis of award is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable due to the clearly defined, objective technical requirements without qualitative evaluation factors. No socioeconomic set-asides, small business preferences, or federal compliance clauses such as FAR provisions apply, as this is a state-level procurement. Packaging, labeling, barcoding, payment details, invoicing method, and accounting codes are not specified in the solicitation and are presumed to be covered in the referenced but unattached specifications. Inspection and acceptance are implied to occur upon delivery at the primary address, with no formal procedures or responsible parties outlined.