VendorChangeDetailsReport_RFP26006790_v4_Sep_8_26.pdf

This is a Solicitation Change Details Report for RFP26006790 issued by the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training for Occupational and Environmental Health Clinic Services. The primary change documented in this report is an extension of the proposal submission deadline from September 10, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EDT to September 17, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EDT. The solicitation requests proposals for occupational and environmental health clinic services, workplace evaluations, and educational programs. The scope of work requires clinical evaluations by a Board Certified Occupational Medicine Physician, health hazard field evaluations to identify workplace and environmental exposures, educational program development on occupational illness and injury prevention, consultative services from a Certified Industrial Hygienist, and audiometric testing services for small employers. The initial contract period begins approximately September 2026 and extends for two years, with options for up to three additional 12-month renewal periods contingent on vendor performance and fund availability. Technical proposals are limited to six pages and must address staff qualifications, vendor capability and capacity with minimum three client references, detailed work plan, and service-delivery methodology. The vendor question-and-answer period runs through July 23, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EDT, and all proposals must be submitted electronically through Ocean State Procures.

Evaluation uses a two-phase scoring system with technical proposals worth a maximum of 70 points and a minimum score of 55 points (78.5%) required to advance; cost proposals are valued at up to 30 points, with Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Women Business Enterprise (WBE), and Disability Business Enterprise (DisBE) participation receiving up to 6 bonus points, bringing the total possible score to 106 points. Required insurance includes general liability ($1 million per occurrence), workers' compensation ($100,000 per accident), automobile liability ($1 million per occurrence), professional liability or errors and omissions ($2 million per occurrence/$2 million annual aggregate), and cybersecurity/privacy insurance ($5 million per occurrence/$5 million annual aggregate). A 0.33% state contract administrative fee will be withheld from all invoice payments effective January 1, 2026. Proposals are irrevocable for 180 days following opening.