DOC Upholstery Fabric for Correctional Industries

The State of Rhode Island Department of Corrections has issued a Qualified List of Vendors (QLV) solicitation (QLV23002968) for upholstery fabric to support the Correctional Industries program. The procurement seeks vendors to provide a percent discount off their wholesale price list for their entire product line of upholstery fabrics, which will be used to complete furniture orders for RI Correctional Industries customers. The solicitation is open from June 15, 2023 to July 14, 2023, with a vendor question-and-answer period from June 15 to June 30, 2023. Vendors must submit their proposals electronically through the Ocean State Procures system and provide detailed pricing information, product specifications, and certifications. The initial contract period will commence approximately September 1, 2023, for three years, with options to renew for up to two additional 12-month periods based on vendor performance and funding availability. Evaluation criteria will include responsiveness, vendor qualifications, pricing, and compliance with state procurement regulations.

The solicitation includes a mandatory 10% participation requirement for Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), with certified businesses required to receive a minimum of 10% of the total contract value. Vendors must register in the Ocean State Procures system and provide proof of insurance, including $1,000,000 in liability coverage, $100,000 in workers compensation, and $1,000,000 in automobile liability coverage. The state reserves the right to make single or multiple awards and to reject any or all bids at its discretion. While specific contract values are not explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates this will be an agency-specific contract with vendors receiving separate contracts on an as-needed basis. Vendors must also comply with Rhode Island's affirmative action policies, non-discrimination requirements, and provide comprehensive vendor disclosure information, including potential conflicts of interest and legal or regulatory actions.