DEM - Goddard Park Golf Course Chemicals, Grass Seed, Fertilizer, Etc.

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ23002370) seeking to procure chemicals, grass seed, fertilizer, and related products specifically for the Goddard Park Golf Course. This procurement opportunity is open to all vendors and will be conducted entirely through the state's Ocean State Procures electronic procurement system. The solicitation period runs from February 3, 2023, at 1:00 PM EST to March 3, 2023, at 11:00 AM EST, with a vendor question and answer period from February 3 to February 15, 2023. Vendors must provide detailed pricing on the attached bid form spreadsheet and submit all materials electronically. The deliverables include various golf course maintenance supplies, with free on board (FOB) destination delivery terms. Qualified vendors must meet specific insurance requirements, including $1,000,000 in general liability coverage, $100,000 in workers compensation, and $1,000,000 in automobile liability insurance.

The state has established a 10% minimum participation goal for Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) certified by Rhode Island. Vendors must submit Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for any hazardous materials upon receipt of the purchase order and before the first delivery. While no specific contract value or budget range is explicitly stated, the RFQ indicates the state reserves the right to make single or multiple awards. All vendors must be registered in the Ocean State Procures system to be eligible for award, and they must complete a Vendor Certification Form addressing compliance and disclosure requirements. The procurement does not mention any incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements. Vendors will be evaluated based on their ability to meet the specified insurance, safety, and minority business participation requirements, with the state maintaining sole discretion in the award process.