VendorChangeDetailsReport_RFP27007022_v2_Oct_27_26.pdf

This Solicitation Change Details Report documents amendments to Rhode Island RFP27007022 for the Rhode Island Clean Energy Industry Report. The Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources and Rhode Island Commerce Corporation's Renewable Energy Fund are soliciting proposals to conduct research and prepare industry reports for 2026 through 2028. Proposals are due November 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST, with submissions required electronically through the Ocean State Procures system. The initial contract term is three years from award, with options to renew for up to two additional 12-month periods contingent on vendor performance and fund availability. The vendor Q&A period closed on October 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM, and this change report, dated October 27, 2026, reflects the addition of two documents: the Q&A Center Items Addendum #2 and Answers to Questions Received document for RFP27007056.

Pricing is structured on a firm, fixed basis, with cost points awarded proportionally, with the lowest-cost proposal receiving 100 percent of available cost points. The solicitation includes set-aside provisions requiring vendors to meet or exceed proposed Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Women Business Enterprise (WBE), and Disability Business Enterprise (DisBE) utilization rates calculated as a percentage of total contract value, with certified Imminent Sender Business Enterprises (ISBEs) receiving evaluation points based on proposed participation rates. Required insurance includes general liability of $1 million per occurrence, workers compensation of $100,000 per accident, automobile liability of $1 million, and professional liability of $2 million per occurrence. The state withholds a 0.33 percent contract administrative fee from all invoice payments. The buyer contact is Jonathan Nadeau.