VendorChangeDetailsReport_RFP27006808_v4_Aug_14_26.pdf

This is a Vendor Change Details Report for Rhode Island's Division of Purchases regarding RFP 27006808, related to the Healthy Environments Advance Learning (HEAL) Program statewide school facilities capacity building and technical assistance services initiative. The solicitation seeks qualified vendors to provide comprehensive statewide planning, technical assistance, resilience services, evaluation, communications, and performance support for public school facilities across Rhode Island's public school districts. The scope encompasses facilities assessment, strategic planning, sustainable infrastructure development, and technical capacity building for educational institutions. The question deadline is July 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT, with proposals due July 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT through the Ocean State Procures electronic submission system. The initial contract term is approximately 24 months, commencing October 1, 2026, with two optional 12-month renewal periods contingent upon vendor performance and fund availability.

Pricing must be firm and fixed, with a 0.33 percent contract administrative fee withheld by the State at time of payment. All vendors are eligible to respond with no set-asides or restricted participation programs; however, vendors certified as Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), or Disability Business Enterprises (DisBEs) by the State of Rhode Island receive evaluation credit. Proposals are evaluated on technical merit, cost, and ISBE utilization, with the lowest-cost proposal receiving 100 percent of available cost points and other vendors scored proportionally. Required insurance includes $1,000,000 general liability per occurrence, $100,000 workers' compensation, $1,000,000 automobile liability, and $2,000,000 professional liability/errors and omissions per occurrence. Proposals remain irrevocable for 180 days following opening. The buyer is Jonathan Nadeau of the State of Rhode Island Division of Purchases.