MPA 152 Lumber

The State of Rhode Island Division of Purchases is conducting an Open Enrollment Vendor Assessment (OEV25004525) to establish a Master Price Agreement (MPA 152) for small-scale lumber and concrete products. This procurement seeks to create a qualified vendor list that will supply these materials to state agencies, municipalities, quasi-governmental organizations, and the Legislative and Judicial branches of Rhode Island government. The contract period runs from July 24, 2024, to March 31, 2025, with options to renew for up to two additional 12-month periods based on vendor performance and funding availability. Vendors must submit proposals electronically through the Ocean State Procures system and will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis for inclusion on the qualified vendor list. Key qualifications include maintaining specific insurance coverage: $1,000,000 in liability insurance, $100,000 in workers compensation, and $1,000,000 in automobile liability insurance. The solicitation requires vendors to complete a vendor certification questionnaire and allows for ongoing proposal submissions throughout the enrollment period.

The procurement encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women Business Enterprises (WBE), and Veteran Business Enterprises (VBE), with a requirement to include at least one certified vendor quote when agencies request multiple quotes for specific projects. A 1% contract administrative fee will be withheld from all purchase orders to support the state's eProcurement system, and vendors must submit quarterly reports detailing invoiced amounts within 45 days of each calendar quarter's end. While there is no guaranteed purchasing volume, qualified vendors may be selected for mini-bids based on factors such as price, expertise, and availability. The agreement allows for statewide utilization by political subdivisions, including higher education institutions, municipal and state schools, and quasi-public agencies. Vendors currently on the existing MPA are instructed not to rebid, and the State reserves the right to make single or multiple awards, rejecting any or all bids at its discretion. The solicitation does not specify a specific award value or budget range, indicating flexibility in potential project scopes and vendor selections.