MPA 106 Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel, #2 Hearting Fuel Bio Heat and Kerosene

The State of Rhode Island Division of Purchases is seeking qualified vendors to establish a Master Price Agreement (MPA) for the procurement of Off Road Low Sulfur Diesel, #2 Heating Fuel with B100 Bio-Diesel, and Kerosene to eligible state and local government entities. The solicitation, numbered QLVM23002198, is open from January 5, 2023, to February 9, 2023, with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for January 12, 2023, at 10:00 AM EST via Zoom. Vendors must submit their proposals electronically through the Ocean State Procures system, with vendor questions accepted from January 5 to January 17, 2023. The initial contract period will begin approximately May 1, 2023, for one year, with the potential for up to four additional 12-month renewal periods based on vendor performance and funding availability. Key qualifications include meeting specific insurance requirements, such as $1 million liability coverage, workers compensation, automobile liability, and environmental/pollution liability coverage. Evaluation criteria will likely include responsiveness, vendor capability, pricing, and compliance with minority business enterprise participation requirements.

The solicitation includes a mandatory 10% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) participation requirement, with vendors required to submit an MBE Participation Acknowledgment Form as part of their proposal. Political subdivisions, including municipalities, institutions of higher education, municipal and state schools, and quasi-public agencies, are authorized to participate in this Master Price Agreement. A 1% contract administrative fee will be assessed on all purchase orders issued under the MPA. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the broad applicability and multi-year potential suggest a significant procurement opportunity for qualified vendors. The state reserves the right to make single or multiple awards and to reject any or all bids. Vendors must be registered in the Ocean State Procures system and demonstrate compliance with all state procurement regulations, insurance requirements, and affirmative action policies to be considered for the contract.