Mass DOT Highway Due Diligence Posting - Star Poly Trash Bags

Background
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Highway Operations is seeking to contract with Star Poly Bag Inc. for the provision of customized yellow trash bags. This initiative is part of MassDOT's mission to maintain safety and visibility during roadside cleanup efforts across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, particularly in high-traffic areas.

The custom litter bags are essential for effective manual collection and are designed to prevent confusion with standard trash bags, thereby enhancing worker safety and discouraging misuse.

Work Details
MassDOT plans to source a variety of customized yellow trash bags, specifically:
- 800 units of 24 x 34 x 3 yellow trash bags with handles, priced at $111.75 per 200 bags, totaling $89,400.00.
- 400 units of 36 x 60 yellow trash bags (55-gallon), priced at $71.75 per 100 bags, totaling $28,700.00.

These products will be used for statewide roadside cleanup operations and are designed for efficient manual collection with features that enhance visibility and usability.

Period of Performance
The contract is intended to span a period of ten (10) years.

Place of Performance
The geographic location for performance is within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, specifically for use in roadside cleanup operations.

Bidder Requirements
Interested vendors must submit documentation proving they can provide a comparable or better offer than Star Poly Bag Inc. Additionally, the procurement is part of the Massachusetts Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP), which prioritizes small businesses based in Massachusetts. If an SBPP participant meets the best value criteria outlined in this solicitation, they will be awarded the contract.