Opportunity
Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1045-BWR00-BWR01-133112
MassDEP seeks renewal and expansion of EarthSoft EQuIS environmental data management system
Posted
September 03, 2026
Respond By
September 18, 2026
Identifier
BD-27-1045-BWR00-BWR01-133112
NAICS
541512
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), Bureau of Water Resources, is seeking to renew and expand its use of EarthSoft's proprietary Environmental Quality Information System (EQuIS). - Government Buyer: - Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), Bureau of Water Resources - OEMs and Vendors: - EarthSoft, Inc. (OEM and sole source provider of EQuIS) - Products/Services Requested: - Renewal and extension of EQuIS license portfolio - Includes hosting and software maintenance - Additional training and technical services to support full build-out and continued use - EQuIS platform is used for water quality data reporting to the EPA and public, as required by the Clean Water Act - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only vendors able to provide the proprietary EQuIS system and related services are eligible - MassDEP has invested in a customized EQuIS solution since 2015 - Electronic quote submission required via Massachusetts COMMBUYS portal - Notice posted to determine if any other vendors can provide comparable products/services
Description
MassDEP plans to contract with EarthSoft to extend the use of its existing license portfolio for EarthSoft's proprietary Environmental Quality Information System (EQuIS). The contract includes renewal of hosting and software maintenance services, as well as additional training and technical services to support MassDEP's full build-out and continued use of EQuIS. This contract renewal is critical due to MassDEP's ongoing obligations under federal law and significant investment in the EQuIS platform. The procurement process is managed through the Massachusetts COMMBUYS portal, and electronic quotes are accepted. The response deadline is September 17, 2026.