ISBE Form - RFP Appendix B - 12.01.2025.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- RFP26006428
- Issued by
- Providence County, Rhode Island
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This file contains the MBE, WBE, and Disability Business Enterprise Participation Plan form issued by the State of Rhode Island Department of Administration for use in response to RFP26006428 seeking medical benefits administration and/or pharmacy benefits management services for state employees. The solicitation, issued by the Office of Employee Benefits, covers approximately 13,400 enrolled state employees and non-Medicare retirees, representing approximately 29,600 total covered members including dependents. Vendors may submit separate proposals for medical plan administration, pharmacy benefit management, or both services. The solicitation opened on March 11, 2026, with a submission deadline of April 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for March 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST via Microsoft Teams, and the vendor Q&A period runs through March 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT. The initial contract period will commence approximately January 1, 2027, for three years, with options to renew for up to two additional 12-month periods based on vendor performance and fund availability.
The ISBE Participation Plan form requires vendors to identify and document commitments with certified MBE, WBE, and Disability Business Enterprise subcontractors and suppliers, including detailed descriptions of work to be performed and participation percentages. All MBE/WBE subcontractors and suppliers must be certified by the Division of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion MBE Compliance Office at the time of bid, while Disability Business Enterprises must be certified by the Governor's Commission on Disabilities. Vendors may count 60% of expenditures for materials and supplies obtained from MBE certified regular dealers/suppliers and 100% of expenditures from MBE certified manufacturers. Pricing terms must be submitted as firm and fixed unless otherwise indicated, with cost proposals evaluated using a formula comparing each vendor's proposal to the lowest bid received. Comprehensive insurance requirements are mandated, including Commercial General Liability ($2 million per occurrence), Professional Liability ($2 million per occurrence with $3 million annual aggregate), Information Technology Cyber/Privacy ($20 million per occurrence and annual aggregate), and Umbrella coverage ($20 million). The State will assess a 0.33% contract administrative fee on eligible contracts effective January 1, 2026, withheld from vendor invoices.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| RFP26006428_Mar_12_26_solicitation_doc.pdf | ||
| RFP26006428 Appendices.zip | ZIP file | |
| RFP26006428 Solicitation Specifications.pdf | ||
| RFP26006428 Appendices.zip.crdownload | CRDOWNLOAD file | |
| RFP26006428_Apr_6_26_solicitation_doc.pdf | ||
| RFP26006428_Mar_16_26_solicitation_doc.pdf |
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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
ONE CAPITOL HILL
PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND 02908
MBE, WBE, and/or DISABILITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION PLAN
Vendor's Name:
Vendor's Address:
Point of Contact:
Telephone:
Email:
Solicitation No.:
Project Name:
This form is intended to capture commitments between the prime contractor/vendor and MBE/WBE and/or Disability Business
Enterprise subcontractors and suppliers, including a description of the work to be performed and the percentage of the work as submitted to the prime contractor/vendor. Please note that all MBE/WBE subcontractors/suppliers must be certified by the Division of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion MBE Compliance Office and all Disability Business Enterprises must be certified by the Governor's
Commission on Disabilities at time of bid, and that MBE/WBE and Disability Business Enterprise subcontractors must self-perform
100% of the work or subcontract to another RI certified MBE in order to receive participation credit. Vendors may count 60% of expenditures for materials and supplies obtained from an MBE certified as a regular dealer/supplier, and 100% of such expenditures obtained from an MBE certified as a manufacturer. This form must be completed in its entirety and submitted at time of bid. Please complete separate forms for each MBE/WBE or Disability Business Enterprise subcontractor/supplier to be utilized on the solicitation.
Name of Subcontractor/Supplier:
This field must be completed.
Type of RI Certification:
□ Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
□ Women Business Enterprise (WBE)
□ Disability Business Enterprise
□ None of the above
Address:
Point of Contact:
Telephone:
Email:
Detailed description of work to be performed by Subcontractor or materials to be supplied by Supplier:
This row must be completed. Vendors who do not supply this information at time of bid submission will receive 0%
MBE participation credit.
Total Contract Value ($): Subcontract Value ($):
Anticipated Date of Performance:
I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct.
Prime Contractor/Vendor Signature Title
Subcontractor/Supplier Signature Title
Date of Revision 11/15/2024
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