Procurement Opportunities
Awarded Procurements
| Department | Document Number | Procurement Title | Awardee | Award Date | Dollar Value |
| MIS | #LOT 1114 | PROSYS System Raffle Game Software | GTECH Corporation | 07/26/11 | $226,500.00 |
| Finance | #LOT 1106 Bid#1A | Lifetime Annuity | The Savings Bank Life Insurance | 07/28/11 | $914,439.00 |
| Finance | #LOT 1106 Bid#1B | Lifetime Annuity | The Savings Bank Life Insurance | 07/28/11 | $804,781.00 |
| Finance | #LOT 1106 Bid#1C | Lifetime Annuity | The Savings Bank Life Insurance | 07/28/11 | $879,982.00 |
| Finance | #LOT 1106 Bid#1D | Lifetime Annuity | The Savings Bank Life Insurance | 07/28/11 | $835,856.00 |
| Finance | #LOT 1106 Bid#1E | Lifetime Annuity | The Savings Bank Life Insurance | 07/28/11 | $1,387,361.00 |
| Finance | #LOT 1003 Bid#9/9 | U.S. Government Securities-STRIPS | Bank of America | 09/09/11 | $15,871,065.00 |
| Finance | #LOT 1003 Bid#10/5 | U.S. Government Securities-STRIPS | Bank of America | 10/05/11 | $1,535,617.00 |
| Finance | #LOT 1003 Bid#12/7 | U.S. Government Securities-STRIPS | Bank of America | 12/07/11 | $756,534.50 |
| Finance | #LOT 1003 | US Govermnet Securities-STRIPS | UBS | 06/6/12 | $3,950,570.00 |
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Award statement pending | |||||
| Distribution | #LOT 1201 | Delivery/Moving/Storage Services | Sterling Corporation | 01/04/12 | $450,000.00 |
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Award statement pending | |||||
| Distribution | #LOT 1201 | Delivery/Moving/Storage Services | Tobin & Sons Moving & Storage | 01/04/12 | $50,000.00 |
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Award statement pending | |||||
| Legal | #LOT 1202 | Pre-Qualification of Legal Services | JOHN BROOKS LAW, LLC KROKIDAS & BLUESTEIN, LLP CHOATE HALL & STEWART, LLP DEUTSCH WILLIAMS BROOKS DERENSIS & HOLLAND, P.C FOLEY & FOLEY, P.C. FOLEY HOAG, LLP GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP KOPELMAN & PAIGE, P.C. MELICK PORTER &SHEA MORGAN, BROWN & JOY, LLP LAWRENCE P. MAYO, P.C. PRINCE LOBEL TYE, LLP SEYFARTH SHAW, LLP SCOTT M. SOLOWAY, ESQ. |
01/14/12 | |
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The Massachusetts State Lottery Commission ("Lottery") requested qualification statements from recognized law firms and individual attorneys licensed to practice in Massachusetts and interested in providing outside legal counsel services for matters arising in the course of the Lottery's multifaceted business. Based upon the responses, the Procurement Management Team (PMT) agreed that fourteen (14) firms met the criteria to be approved to the MSLC's "Pre-Qualified List of Providers" of law firms. | |||||
| Facilities | #LOT 1203 | Custodial Services | S.J. Services | 03/01/12 | $304,580.00 |
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Award statement pending | |||||
| MIS | #LOT 1113 | Self Service Player Activated Terminal | GTECH Corporation | 03/09/12 | $5,781,421.00 |
| Distribution | #LOT 1205 | Distribution Supplies | Pacific Packing | 07/01/12 | $128,996.64 |
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Award statement pending | |||||
| Distribution | #LOT 1205 | Distribution Supplies | XPEDX | 07/01/12 | $29,700.00 |
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Award statement pending | |||||
| Distribution | #LOT 1205 | Distribution Supplies | Milhench, Inc. | 07/01/12 | $20,500.00 |
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Award statement pending | |||||
| Distribution | #LOT 1206 | Roll Ticket Stock | RMF PRINTING TECHNOLOGIES | 07/01/12 | $2,122,848.00 |
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RMF Technologies Inc., has been selected to fulfill the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission (MSLC) request to purchase roll paper ticket stock for use in GTECH Isys 501 DVT Lottery terminals equipped with a 27-wire printer to issue all variable length Lottery tickets. The Procurement Management Team determined that the submission by RMF Technologies Inc., was the best choice for the Lottery based on various criteria, including but not limited to the firm's ability to perform the services requested, overall quality of the response, and capacity to meet the MSLC’s inventory demands. | |||||
| Distribution | #LOT 1210 | Statewide Delivery Service | UPS | 07/01/12 | $8,479,046.00 |
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UPS has been selected to provide the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission (MSLC) guaranteed overnight next business day delivery services of several Lottery products from its Central Warehouse Facility, 60 Columbian Street, Braintree, MA and or a secondary Canton location, 40 Industrial Drive, Canton, MA 02021 to its statewide Sales Agent network. The Procurement Management Team determined that the submission by UPS constituted the best value for the Lottery based on various criteria, including but not limited to the firm's ability to perform the services requested, experience with government entities, overall quality of the response, relevant work experience, organizational resources, past work experience, and competitiveness of the Fee Proposal. | |||||
| Finance | #LOT 1214 (NOI) | Emerging Market Study | Ipsos | 06/01/12 | $18,000.00 |
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Ipsos, a Massachusetts residing firm, has been selected to provide the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission (MSLC) an Emerging Market Study to gather raw data to assess how best MSLC can attract a younger demographic market, in particular 18-34 year olds to grow MSLC’s gaming market share. This will be a national U.S. study, with an optional Massachusetts statewide specific report, that targets that emerging market. There were no competing inquiries or responses to the Notice of Intent (NOI). | |||||
| Distribution | #LOT 1209 | Terminal Printer Ribbon Cartridges | GTECH Corporation | 07/01/12 | $2,164,000.00 |
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GTECH Corporation has been selected to fulfill the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission (MSLC) request to purchase re-inking printer ribbon cartridges for use in the GTECH Isys 503 DVT Lottery Terminal with a 27-wire dot matrix printer. The Procurement Management Team determined that the submission by GTECH Corporation was the best choice for the Lottery based on various criteria, including but not limited to the firm's ability to perform the services requested, overall quality of the response, and capacity to meet the MSLC’s inventory demands. | |||||
| Finance | #LOT 1215 | Market Research in Support of the Treasurer's Online Product Task Force and Ongoing Needs of Lottery | SocialSphere, Inc. | 07/24/12 | $149,500.00 |
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SocialSphere, Inc., a Massachusetts based firm, has been selected to provide the Lottery with market research in support of the Task Force and ongoing marketing needs of the Lottery. The Procurement Management Team determined that the submission by SocialSphere, Inc. constituted the best value for the Lottery based on various criteria, including but not limited to the firm's ability to perform the services requested, experience with government entities, professional staff assigned to the project, overall quality of the response, and competitiveness of the Fee Proposal. | |||||
| Distribution | #LOT 1217 | Warehouse System Maintenance | A Prime Handling Inc. | 07/1/12 | $20, 394.00 (estimated) |
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A-Prime Handling, Inc.- a Massachusetts based sales and installation firm since 1977- has been selected to provide the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission (MSLC) with Warehouse System Maintenance and Preventative Maintenance (PM) repairs. The Procurement Management Team determined that the submission by A-Prime Handling, Inc. to be advantageous to the Lottery based on various criteria, including but not limited to the firm's ability to perform the services requested, relevant and past work experience, and competitiveness of the cost structure. | |||||
| Legal | #LOT 1208 | The Treasury-Lottery Online Products Task Force Consultant and Facilitator | Spectrum Group LLC. | 03/9/12 | $198,520.00 |
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Award statement pending | |||||
| Marketing | #LOT 1211 | Instant Tickets Game Design and Marketing Services | GTECH Printing Corporation |
10/4/12 | Approximately $51,200,000.00 |
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GTECH Printing Corporation, Pollard Banknote Limited, and Scientific Games International, Inc. have been selected to fulfill the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission’s (MSLC) request for the provision of Lottery Instant Tickets, Game Design, and Marketing Services. The Procurement Management Team (PMT) determined that the submission by GTECH Printing Corporation, Pollard Banknote Limited, and Scientific Games International, Inc., were the best choice for the Lottery based on various criteria, including but not limited to the vendors’ abilities to perform the services requested, overall quality of the response, and capacity to meet the MSLC’s Instant Ticket, Game Design, and Marketing Services requirements. Based upon the evaluated bids, cost tables, and responses and resulting scores, all three (3) bidders have qualified to provide Instant Tickets, Game Design, and Marketing Services to the Lottery. The vendors’ abilities to perform the services requested, experience with governmental entities, relevant work experiences, organizational resources, past work experiences, and competitiveness of the Fee Proposals deemed these awards to be the best value for the Lottery. | |||||
| Distribution | #LOT 1213 | Lottery Bet Slips | Diversified Business Systems (DBS) and RMF Printing Technologies, Inc. | 7/16/22 |
Approximately $1,508,848.00 |
Diversified Business Systems (DBS) a Massachusetts based corporation and RMF Printing Technologies, Inc. have been selected to provide Lottery Bet Slips. Included in this award are nine (9) types of bet slips used in our on-line terminals: The Daily Numbers 1 & 2 Digit Bets, Daily Numbers 3 & 4 Digit Bets, Power Ball, Megabucks, Seven (7) Day Mass Cash, Keno, Mega Millions with Megaplier, Daily Race Game, and Lucky For Life. Lottery bet slips are used with the GTECH Isys Betting Terminal as part of the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission wagering system. The procurement included the paper stock, printing, packaging and delivery of the bet slips. The selection of Diversified Business Systems (DBS) and RMF Printing Technologies, Inc. to supply Lottery Bet Slips, on an as needed basis, will benefit MSLC with the printing of Lottery Bet Slips. Both vendors have strengths and experience in various aspects of printing Lottery Bet Slips. The experience of the firms and proposed fees were all viewed as advantageous to the Lottery. |
| MIS | #LOT 1204 | Consultant Services for Development of Request for Responses for New On-Line Gaming System | Camelot Global Service (North America) Inc. |
10/24/12 |
Approximately $580,000.00 |
Camelot Global Service, Inc.’s detailed, well-written response, its level of experience, resources, presence in the European as well as American gaming markets, as well as its methodology planned for this engagement were just a few factors that led to the award and deemed this to be the best value for the Lottery. |
| Marketing | #LOT 1216 | Advertising Services | Connelly Partners, LLC. | 10/03/12 | Approximately $4,500.0000 Year One (1) of the contract. Funding for Years Two (2) and Three (3) of the contract are subject to Legislative appropriation. |
Connelly Partners, LLC a Boston advertising agency, media agency, and search agency has been selected to provide a range of advertising services strategically designed to increase the sale of Lottery games and maximize the net profit returned to the Commonwealth for cities and towns. The Procurement Management Team (PMT) determined that the submission by Connelly Partners, LLC constituted the best value for the Lottery based on various criteria, including but not limited to the firm's ability to perform the services requested, experience with governmental entities, professional staff assigned to the project, firm profile, relevant work experience, and competitiveness of the Fee Proposal. |
| Marketing | #LOT 1301 | Game Theme and Graphics for a Keno Style Game | New Vision Gaming and Development, Inc. (NVG) | 12/14/12 | not to exceed $1,035,000.00 |
New Vision Gaming and Development, Inc., a Massachusetts based business, has been selected to provide the Lottery with a license for a Keno-style monitor game concept. The MSLC currently operates two products, referred to as “monitor games”. These two products are Keno and The Daily Race Game. Each product is distinct from the other and one or both can be run at an individual retailer (agent) location. The MSLC sought to replace The Daily Race Game with a new poker/card-themed product. The Daily Race Game is offered to players at 1,000 Lottery Agents statewide. The Daily Race Game’s FY12 sales were $23.6 million and the game returned $5.4 million to cities and towns of Massachusetts. The Procurement Management Team determined that the submission by New Vision Gaming and Development, Inc., constituted the best value for the Lottery. This award was based on the overall response to the RFR, total combined score and the total cost of the contract for the three-year period. |
| Finance | #LOT 1003 | U.S. Government Securities-STRIPS |
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| Fluctuates/TBD |
The Massachusetts State Lottery Commission ("Lottery") requested qualified brokerage firms to be one of a pool of firms eligible to provide zero coupon non-callable U.S. Government securities commonly referred to as STRIPS (Separate Trading of Registered Interest and Principal of Securities) to the Lottery via a competitive offering process. The current investment policy of the Lottery calls for the purchase of STRIPS to fund annual installments payments. A qualified firm is one which: (a) is designated as a Government Securities Dealer; (b) maintains a rating of investment grade or better by a nationally recognized rating agency; (c) maintains excess net capital of $250 million or greater; (d) is authorized to conduct the business of dealing securities in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; and (e) submits its most recent audited financial statements, and SEC Form 10K. Based upon the responses, the Procurement Management Team (PMT) agreed that four (4) qualified brokerage firms met the criteria to be approved to the MSLC's "Pre-Qualified List of Providers". This prequalified vendor list will allow the Lottery to move timely in securing STRIPS. |
| Finance | #LOT 1003 01/06/12 |
U.S. Government Securities-STRIPS | Bank of America | 01/06/12 | $1,527,766.00 |
| Finance | #LOT 1003 02/08/12 |
U.S. Government Securities-STRIPS | Bank of America | 02/08/12 | $2,270,954.00 |
| Finance | #LOT 1003 03/07/12 |
U.S. Government Securities-STRIPS | Bank of America | 03/07/12 | $2,283,407.00 |
| Finance | #LOT 1003 04/04/12 |
U.S. Government Securities-STRIPS | Bank of America | 04/04/12 | $2,232,812.00 |
| Finance | #LOT 1003 05/02/12 |
U.S. Government Securities-STRIPS | Bank of America | 05/02/12 | $1,524,042.00 |
| Finance | #LOT 1003 06/06/12 |
U.S. Government Securities-STRIPS | Bank of America | 06/06/12 | $3,950,570.00 |
| Finance | #LOT 1003 08/01/12 |
U.S. Government Securities-STRIPS | Bank of America | 08/01/12 | $3,172,866.00 |
| Finance | #LOT 1003 10/31/12 |
U.S. Government Securities-STRIPS | Bank of America | 10/31/12 | $5,088,239.00 |
| Finance | #LOT 1003 12/05/12 |
U.S. Government Securities-STRIPS | Bank of America | 12/05/12 | $9,482,556.00 |
| Finance | #LOT 1003 01/18/13 |
U.S. Government Securities-STRIPS | Bank of America | 01/18/13 | $6,188,064.00 |
| Finance | #LOT 1003 02/06/13 |
U.S. Government Securities-STRIPS | Bank of America | 2/6/13 | $8,345,903.50 |
| Finance | #LOT 1003 03/06/13 |
U.S. Government Securities-STRIPS | Bank of America | 3/6/13 | $9,173,196.00 |
| Finance | #LOT 1003 05/01/13 |
U.S. Government Securities-STRIPS | Wells Fargo | 5/1/13 | $3,134,050.00 |
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The Massachusetts State Lottery Commission ("Lottery") requested qualified Insurance Companies to be one of a pool of Insurance Companies eligible to provide “LIFETIME” Annuity Bids to the Lottery. A life annuity pays a guaranteed income for life. The Lottery purchases from Insurance Companies lawfully doing business in the Commonwealth, annuities payable to the Commonwealth to be used for payment of Lottery prizes. Winning firms are selected through a competitive bid process using an “Annuity Solicitation Letter” and “Official Annuity Offer Form” which details the response requirements and the bid opening date. The Procurement Management Team (PMT) determined that the submissions constituted the best value for the Lottery. Based upon the responses, the PMT agreed that seven (7) Insurance companies met the criteria to be approved to the MSLC's "Pre-Qualified List of Providers" of lifetime annuity bids. |
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| Finance | #LOT 1106 | Lifetime Annuity |
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Varies/TBD |
| Finance | #LOT 1106 03/01/12 |
Lifetime Annuity | The Savings Bank Life Insurance | 03/01/12 | $1,095,512.00 |
| Finance | #LOT 1106 03/01/12 |
Lifetime Annuity | The Savings Bank Life Insurance | 03/01/12 | $191,111.00 |
| Finance | #LOT 1106 04/18/12 |
Lifetime Annuity | The Savings Bank Life Insurance | 04/18/12 | $2,734,443.00 |
| Finance | #LOT 1106 04/18/12 |
Lifetime Annuity | The Savings Bank Life Insurance | 04/18/12 | $877,292.00 |
| Finance | #LOT 1106 04/18/12 |
Lifetime Annuity | The Savings Bank Life Insurance | 04/18/12 | $7,254,451.00 |
| Finance | #LOT 1106 06/29/12 |
Lifetime Annuity | The Savings Bank Life Insurance | 06/291/12 | $6,775,162.00 |
| Finance | #LOT 1106 07/25/12 |
Lifetime Annuity | The Savings Bank Life Insurance | 07/25/12 | $609,183.00 |
| Finance | #LOT 1106 09/28/12 |
Lifetime Annuity | Met Life Insurance Comp |
09/28/12 | $6,557,246.00 |
| Finance | #LOT 1106 09/28/12 |
Lifetime Annuity | The Savings Bank Life Insurance | 09/28/12 | $8,440,938.00 |
| Finance | #LOT 1106 12/27/12 |
Lifetime Annuity | The Savings Bank Life Insurance(SBLI) | 12/27/12 | $915,726.00 $1,054,474.00 $2,766,418.00 |
| Finance | #LOT 1106 4/25/13 |
Lifetime Annuity | Met Life Insurance Company | 4/25/2013 | $1,171,586.17 $2,773,250.86 $1,119,525.93 |
To download all procurement documentation please visit the Massachusetts online procurement record site
www.comm-pass.com.
All communications in regard to procurements must be made in writing to the Procurement Manager at: Lotteryprocurement@masslottery.com.
