Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-26-1084-POLGH-GHQ-121632

Award for Instruction and Band Leadership Services for Massachusetts State Police Pipes & Drums Band

This award supports the Massachusetts State Police Pipes & Drums Band with specialized instruction and band leadership services. - Government Buyer: - Massachusetts Department of State Police, Executive Office of Public Safety and Security - Managed by the Department of State Police Fiscal Department, Framingham, MA - Products & Services Requested: - Bagpipe instruction (Pipe Majors Certificate, Senior Teachers Certificate, 10+ years Grade 1 pipe band experience, military/law enforcement band experience, teaching, maintenance, reed making, musical theory, drill movements, uniform design) - Drummer instruction (Highland style, EUSPBA judge designation, 20+ years Grade 1 pipe band experience, teaching, drum maintenance, technique, musical theory, dress/deployment knowledge) - Band leadership and event participation - Instruction for other instruments as needed - Band accessories (kilts, specialized footwear/headwear) - Unique Requirements: - Providers must be certified Massachusetts small businesses (SBPP) - Extensive experience and certifications required for instructors - Rolling enrollment with multiple awards possible - Subcontracting restricted to SBPP participants - No specific OEMs or named vendors in award documentation - Estimated annual expenditure: $31,000 - Contract duration up to 8 years with renewals

Description

The Massachusetts Department of State Police is procuring instruction services for drums and bagpipes, including band leadership and event participation with the MSP Pipes & Drums Band. The procurement is targeted to certified Massachusetts small businesses and includes other instrument instruction and band accessories as needed. The contract is managed by the Massachusetts State Police and involves multiple attachments and documentation. The bid opening is scheduled for July 31, 2033, and the procurement is a non-statewide solicitation allowing electronic quotes.

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