Child and Adult Immunization Clinic

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has issued Request for Proposal (RFP23002375) seeking a community vendor to operate a comprehensive vaccination clinic serving uninsured children, uninsured adults, and insured children without primary care providers in Rhode Island. The clinic's primary objectives include providing immunizations and conducting venous lead testing for uninsured children between 6 months and 6 years of age. The initial contract period will commence approximately May 1, 2023, for one year with potential renewal options for up to four additional 12-month periods, contingent upon vendor performance and funding availability. Vendors must submit separate technical, cost, and ISBE (Minority/Women/Disability Business Enterprise) participation proposals electronically through the Ocean State Procures system. Specific insurance requirements include general liability ($1 million per occurrence), workers compensation, automobile liability, professional liability ($2 million per occurrence), and cyber/privacy insurance ($5-10 million). The evaluation criteria will comprehensively assess technical merit, cost, and ISBE participation rates, with proposals due by March 8, 2023, at 8:00 PM GMT, and a vendor Q&A period running from February 8 to February 17, 2023.

The RFP strongly encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women Business Enterprises (WBE), and Disability Business Enterprises (DisBE), with vendors receiving evaluation points based on their proposed ISBE utilization rate. To be eligible, vendors must register in the Ocean State Procures system and complete various required documentation, including a Supplemental Bidder Attestation Form and detailed budget narratives. While no incumbent vendor is specifically identified, the contract will be funded through state resources, with awards contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. The procurement supports Rhode Island's commitment to diverse business participation and aims to select a vendor that can effectively provide critical vaccination and lead testing services to vulnerable populations. Specific budget ranges or total contract values are not explicitly stated in the solicitation documents, but the contract will be evaluated to ensure the most cost-effective and technically proficient solution for delivering these essential public health services.