OEV27007105 MPA 532 Assesment Form.docx

This is an Open Enrollment Vendor Assessment Form for the State of Rhode Island Division of Purchases solicitation OEV27007105 for MPA 532 moving services. The solicitation seeks qualified vendors to provide commercial office relocations, household and residential relocations, library moves, storage services, and related moving services on an as-needed basis under a statewide Master Price Agreement. Political subdivisions, municipalities, institutions for higher education, municipal and state schools, and quasi-public agencies are eligible to participate. Proposals were due December 31, 2030 at 5:00 p.m. EST through Ocean State Procures. The State provides no guaranteed level of purchasing activity, and user agencies select vendors for specific projects based on price, expertise, and availability.

Vendors must submit evidence of being licensed or registered as a commercial moving company with the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission, along with documentation of company location, branch offices, history, organizational structure, years in business, and truck/fleet listing. Required insurance includes general liability of $1 million per occurrence, workers' compensation of $100,000 each accident, and automobile liability of $1 million each occurrence. Pricing is firm and fixed unless otherwise indicated, and proposals remain irrevocable for a minimum of 180 days. The State withholds a 0.33% contract administrative fee from all invoices effective January 1, 2026. Proposals are evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis for all criteria, with failure in any category resulting in rejection. A Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Participation Acknowledgment Form and Vendor Certification Questionnaire must be completed and submitted with all proposals.