DCR 931 Lakes & Ponds Design, Assessment and Management

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) issued a master service agreement (MSA) for “Lakes & Ponds Design, Assessment and Management” (DCR 931). The MSA allows up to 30 qualified firms to provide a suite of lake‑ and watershed‑related services, including natural‑resource inventory, environmental permitting, public outreach, and aquatic‑plant management. Work is performed on a fee‑for‑service basis with individual project bids under the MSA; the estimated total procurement spend exceeds $7.5 million over a five‑year period (initial three‑year term plus one optional two‑year renewal). The contract requires compliance with Massachusetts prevailing‑wage rules, a prompt‑pay discount, electronic funds transfer, and a minimum 1 % spend with Supplier‑Diversity‑Program‑certified partners. Awarded vendors (17 listed) will compete for individual task orders throughout the contract’s life. • Scope covers environmental assessments, design, permitting, plant management, and public education for lakes and ponds across the Commonwealth. • Multiple‑award IDIQ structure with rolling enrollment through 30 June 2029; new contractors may be added up to that date. • Mandatory compliance: prevailing‑wage schedules, weekly payroll reporting, SDP plan, PPD, EFT, and audit rights.