MPA 118 OE hazardous waste and petroleum related services

The State of Rhode Island's Division of Purchases is seeking qualified vendors through an Open Enrollment Technical Proposal (OET21000573) for Master Price Agreement (MPA) 118 for Hazardous Waste and Petroleum Related Services. The solicitation aims to establish a list of vendors capable of providing emergency cleanup services for spills, leaks, or discharges of hazardous waste on an as-needed basis. Eligible entities include state agencies, quasi-governmental organizations, Rhode Island municipalities, and legislative and judicial branches. Vendors must demonstrate technical capabilities through comprehensive proposals, with the evaluation focusing on qualifications, background, and experience with similar projects. The open enrollment period runs from May 3, 2021 to June 1, 2021, with a vendor Q&A period from May 3 to May 11, 2021. The initial contract term is set for three years beginning approximately October 1, 2021, with options for two additional 12-month renewals based on vendor performance and funding availability. Vendors must maintain substantial insurance coverage, including $5 million in liability, workers compensation, automobile liability, professional liability, and environmental/pollution liability.

The solicitation includes specific provisions for Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women Business Enterprises (WBE), and Veteran Business Enterprises (VBE), mandating a minimum of 10% participation for each project awarded under the Master Price Agreement. Vendors must submit proposals electronically through the Ocean State Procures system and register as contractors. When specific projects arise, agencies will issue mini-bids to qualified vendors, with a requirement to obtain at least one quote from an MBE/WBE/VBE certified vendor if available. A 1% contract administrative fee will be assessed on all purchase orders to support the state's eProcurement system. While no specific contract value is listed, the solicitation indicates that there is no guaranteed minimum purchase volume, and award selection will be at the discretion of the Division of Purchases. Pricing will be determined through project-specific mini-bids, with consideration given to factors such as rates, expertise, and vendor availability. The state reserves the right to review vendor qualifications and remove any vendor from the MPA list at its discretion.