Child Immunization Clinic and Adult Immunization Clinic

The Rhode Island Department of Health is seeking proposals for a Child Immunization Clinic and Adult Immunization Clinic through Request for Proposals (RFP) number RFP24003737. This procurement aims to identify qualified vendors to provide immunizations to uninsured children, uninsured adults, and insured children without a primary care provider in Rhode Island. The scope of work requires vendors to conduct venous lead testing for uninsured children between 6 months and 6 years of age. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical merit, cost, and ISBE (Minority/Women/Disability Business Enterprise) participation rates. The RFP was released on January 11, 2024, with proposals due by February 22, 2024, at 2:00 PM EST. A vendor Q&A period is open from January 11, 2024, at 2:15 PM EST to January 22, 2024, at 3:00 PM EST. The initial contract period will begin approximately July 1, 2024, for one year, with the potential to renew for up to 4 additional 12-month periods based on vendor performance and funding availability.

The RFP strongly encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Disability Business Enterprises (DisBEs), with vendors receiving evaluation points based on their proposed ISBE utilization rate. Vendors must submit separate technical, cost, and ISBE participation proposals through the Ocean State Procures system. The solicitation requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in liability per occurrence, $100,000 in workers compensation, $1,000,000 in automobile liability, $2,000,000 in professional liability, and $5,000,000 to $10,000,000 in cyber/privacy insurance. While no specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated, the contract is subject to the availability of appropriated funds, and the state reserves the right to award to one or more vendors deemed most qualified to provide the requested services. All proposals must be submitted electronically, with no mailed, hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed submissions accepted.