DCR 994 Campground Firewood, Kindling, and Firewood Packaging

This Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation rate contract establishes a statewide supply arrangement for kiln‑dried hardwood firewood, kindling, and associated packaging for all DCR‑managed campgrounds. The contract is a three‑year term with one optional two‑year extension, valued at roughly $2 million, and is awarded to a single vendor, Kibbe’s LLC. The solicitation requires compliance with phytosanitary heat‑treatment standards, palletized delivery, on‑site unloading, pallet return, and a no‑minimum‑order policy. Vendors must also submit extensive sustainability documentation and a Supplier Diversity Plan. • Scope: Provide firewood bundles (shrink‑wrap or paper‑box), kindling, and packaging to DCR campsites across Massachusetts. • Term: 3‑year base term plus one 2‑year renewal option (5 years max). • Evaluation: Heavy weighting to price and a mandatory 25 % Supplier Diversity Plan score; mandatory environmental documentation required. • Vendor: Kibbe’s LLC (awarded) – contact Mark Kibbe, (508) 341‑1811.