# Massachusetts COMMBUYS #DCR 788

Massachusetts DCR Solicitation for Snow Making and Grooming Equipment, Supplies, and Services

**Posted:** November 05, 2018
**Respond By:** November 19, 2026
**Identifier:** DCR 788
**NAICS:** 532412, 423810

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is seeking qualified vendors to provide snow making and grooming supplies, equipment, and related services for its winter cross-country ski programs, primarily at the Leo J. Martin Golf Course.
- Government Buyer:
  - Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
- Products and Equipment Requested:
  - Snow grooming machines, including:
    - Pisten Bully 100 groomers (2015 and 2009 models)
    - Tidd Tech pull behind groomers (small and medium)
  - Snow making equipment, including:
    - SMI Super Pole Cat snow guns (4 units, 2015 model)
    - SMI Kid Wizzard snow guns (2 units, 2016 model)
    - Arreco snow guns (2 units, 1980s model)
    - Pump (45 horsepower, adjustable 175-275 psi)
    - Pipe (sizes 3 and 4)
  - Vehicles:
    - Arctic Cat snowmobile (2013 model)
    - Arctic Cat Quad (2013 model)
  - Skier Rescue Sled (2015 model)
- Services Requested:
  - Installation, maintenance, repair, and training for all snow making and grooming equipment
  - Evaluation and layout recommendations for pumps, pipelines, and snow gun locations
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Vendors must have at least five years of relevant experience and provide references
  - Contract allows for purchase, lease, maintenance, repair, and installation
  - Pricing must include hourly service rates and parts discounts
  - Some work (e.g., water distribution system installation/repair) is subject to prevailing wage laws
  - Rolling enrollment allows vendors to apply at any time, with periodic evaluations
  - Environmental purchasing and supplier diversity requirements apply
- OEMs Highlighted:
  - Kässbohrer (Pisten Bully), SMI Snowmakers, Arreco, Tidd Tech, Arctic Cat
- Estimated Contract Value:
  - Approximately $500,000 over the contract period

### Description

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is soliciting responses to establish a pre-qualified list of vendors to provide snow making and grooming supplies, equipment, and services. The procurement supports the agency's winter cross country ski programs and includes equipment currently in use as specified in the commodity specifications. The contract is a rolling enrollment type allowing submissions after the amendment deadline, with periodic evaluations and potential suspension of new awards if needs are met. The solicitation is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation located in Boston, MA, and is subject to Massachusetts procurement laws and prevailing wage requirements for certain work elements.

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