Massachusetts Recreational Saltwater Fishing Guide Publication and Delivery

The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries is seeking a qualified contractor to design, produce, and deliver a magazine-style printed publication and an accessible interactive Adobe Acrobat PDF detailing saltwater fishing laws, regulations, and general recreational information for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The selected contractor will be responsible for the layout and design of the guide and must solicit approved advertisements to help offset production costs. The contract features an initial three-year term with three optional one-year renewals, with a maximum annual payment from the agency of 22,000 dollars. Proposals for this solicitation, identified as BD-27-1046-DMF-FWE20-133317, are due by September 30, 2026. Bidders will be evaluated based on a 100-point matrix considering compliance with specifications, advertising capability, price, vendor experience, and the proposed production and delivery timeframe. Required submission materials include a business reference form, a completed IRS W-9, and an authorized signatory listing, all while adhering to the standard terms and conditions of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.