March 29, 2023 Written inquiries due
March 31, 2023 Responses to inquiries posted Project Overview/Scope of Work
The Compact's Chief Procurement Officer hereby requests the Proposal from qualified professionals to provide Managed Service Provider (MSP) services including active monitoring and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (the "Project"). See Attachment A to this RFP for more details on the Project and Scope of Work requested. The Compact is strongly committed to ensuring that the Project provides opportunities for businesses and individuals who historically have been underrepresented in the energy efficiency contracting field. In accordance with applicable laws, the Compact seeks proposals that incorporate participation by minority-owned and women-owned business enterprises ("M/WBEs") in as many aspects of the Project as possible. In issuing this RFP, the Compact
reviewed the Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office ("SDO") list of certified businesses to identify potential Proposers. Questions or clarifications related to this RFP must be submitted to the Chief Procurement Officer in writing prior to the deadline stated above in order to afford the Compact adequate time to respond with a correction or additional information prior to the deadline for submission of Proposals. Requests for clarification or interpretation must specifically reference the relevant RFP section number, unless such request is of general application (in which case the request for clarification should so note). Should it be found necessary or useful, a written addendum will be incorporated into this RFP. Parties who have received a copy of this RFP will be notified of issuance of an addendum. The Compact may elect to interview Proposers in person or via Zoom teleconference. In the event that the Compact elects to do so, interviews shall be given to the top three Proposers ranking highest in comparative evaluation criteria as set forth in this RFP. The Compact strongly recommends that the key staff as designated in its Proposal represent the Proposer at the interview presentation. All Proposers will be notified of the contract award decision within 40 days of the date Proposals are due to the Compact unless otherwise notified by the Compact. In no case will the award be made beyond forty-five (45) days unless Proposer agrees to extend the period of time in which its Proposal is valid. If a contract is not executed by the chosen Proposer by May 24, 2023, the Compact reserves the right to negotiate with alternative Proposer(s) in order to execute contracts by June 1, 2023
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