RFP26006760 Cost Proposal Template.xlsx

This is a Cost Proposal Template for RFP26006760 issued by the Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to procure support professionals for child nutrition, school health, and career and technical education programs. The RFP seeks vendor proposals with a submission deadline of July 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. EDT through the Ocean State Procures electronic portal. The vendor Q&A period runs from June 15 through June 29, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EDT. The contract term is five years from issuance, with options for renewal for up to two additional 12-month periods contingent upon vendor performance and fund availability. Evaluation criteria include technical merit, cost, and proposed Minority/Women/Disability Business Enterprise (ISBE) participation rates, which vendors must meet or exceed throughout the contract term.

The cost proposal template indicates an estimated annual budget of $720,000.00 based on nine positions at $80,000.00 per position, resulting in a five-year total contract value of $3,600,000.00. A state administrative fee of 0.33% of annual contract spend will be withheld upon invoice payment. Vendors must submit separate cost proposals reflecting hourly rates or alternative fee structures and complete all required certifications, supplemental bidder attestation forms, and ISBE participation plans through Ocean State Procures. Required insurance includes general liability coverage of $1 million combined single limit, workers' compensation of $100,000 each accident, and automobile liability of $1 million each occurrence. The place of performance encompasses all Rhode Island child nutrition, school health, and career and technical education programs statewide, with awards contingent on fund availability and the state's discretion.