VendorChangeDetailsReport_RFQM27006929_v1_Aug_19_26.pdf

This is a Solicitation Change Details Report for the State of Rhode Island Division of Purchases regarding Request for Quote RFQM27006929 for Master Price Agreement 564 covering window blinds, shades, and accessories furnishing, installation, and repair services statewide. Amendment 1, issued August 19, 2026, added seven line items to the solicitation that require vendor pricing: percentage discounts off list price for orders of 1 to 24 units and 25 or more units, percentage discounts for other parts and materials, hourly labor rates for installation during normal working hours and after hours, hourly labor rates for repairs during normal working hours, and service call charges. The question-and-answer period closes August 28, 2026, with proposals due September 14, 2026. The Master Price Agreement will run for three years from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2029, with two optional 12-month renewal periods available.

Vendors must submit all seven costing line items as part of their proposals, and failure to complete all costing documentation will result in bid rejection. Pricing must be firm and net FOB destination with inside delivery included. Rhode Island General Laws 37-14.1 requires a minimum of 15 percent of total dollar value be awarded to certified Minority Business Enterprise and Women Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) vendors, necessitating completion and submission of an MBE Participation Acknowledgment Form. All products must comply with NFPA and WCMA standards (ANSI/WCMA A100.1-2012 or current issue) with a minimum two-year manufacturer's warranty. Vendors must carry general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence, workers' compensation of $100,000 each accident, and automobile liability of $1 million combined single limit. A 0.33 percent administrative fee will be withheld from all invoices beginning January 1, 2026, and vendor registration in the Ocean State Procures system is required with electronic submissions only accepted.