OEV27006900 Scope of Work.pdf

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SOLICITATION SPECIFICATIONS

OEV – OPEN ENROLLMENT VENDOR ASSESSMENT

TITLE: OEV27006900 MPA 403 OE AUTO AND TRUCK TOWING

SECTION A. BACKGROUND

The purpose of this solicitation is to create a list of qualified towing companies within the State of Rhode Island with pricing per towing category.

This is a multi-year award of three years with the option for (2) one-year extensions. This MPA is a service and price list only, not an exclusive contract.

Being listed on an MPA price list does not guarantee work or exclusive territory to any vendor.

SECTION B: SCOPE OF WORK AND REQUIREMENTS

PRICING:

Bidders are not required to provide pricing in all categories, but must complete the Equipment List Section of the bid.

a) The towing requirements for the state of Rhode Island are divided into four

(4) separate categories.

b) In order to bid each or any category, the vendor is required to have the equipment listed for that category.

c) Equipment will be verified by the state prior to award of contract. If, in the course of equipment verification, the state determines that the vendor does not possess the minimum equipment for that category, the vendors entire bid will be eliminated from award consideration.

d) Vendor must fill in all spaces provided for each category or categories they chose to bid on.

e) Vendor must also return equipment list attachment with the bid proposal.

Failure to provide all Information may result in bid disqualification.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

a) The Vendor Assessment must be completed for your bid; failure to return the completed form may result in disqualification.

b) It is the responsibility of all interested parties to monitor the Division of

Purchases website for any procurement related postings such as addenda

c) The State reserves the right to award the MPA to multiple vendors or a single vendor.

d) There is no guarantee of any level of purchasing activity on behalf of the

State to any vendor or vendors listed on the MPA.

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SECTION C: PROPOSAL

1. Proposal - Vendor Qualification Assessment

Narrative and format: Vendor responses must address specifically each of the following elements:

A. Vendor Assessment Form – Provide the completed Vendor Assessment Form containing hourly rates and equipment list.

SECTION D: EVALUATION AND SELECTION - SOLICITATION SPECIFIC

Proposals shall be reviewed by the Division of Purchases on a “Pass/Fail” basis. All criteria must receive a “Pass” determination for a vendor’s potential inclusion on the resulting OE MPA’s qualified vendor list. Any criteria with a “Fail” determination will not be reviewed further and the vendor will be dropped from consideration.

Proposals shall be reviewed and scored based upon the following criteria:

Criteria Pass/Fail

Vendor Assessment Form Pass/Fail

Overall Pass/Fail Pass/Fail

NOTE: See the “Requirements” tab of this solicitation for additional information on the evaluation and selection process in the “OE Standard Specifications- Vendor Qualification Assessment” section.

SECTION D: EVALUATION AND SELECTION - SOLICITATION SPECIFIC