MPA 152 OE Lumber

The State of Rhode Island Division of Purchases has issued a Master Price Agreement (MPA) Open Enrollment Vendor Assessment (OEV23001832) to establish a qualified vendor list for small-scale lumber and concrete products. This solicitation, running from January 27, 2023, to February 24, 2023, seeks vendors who can supply these materials to state agencies, quasi-governmental organizations, Rhode Island municipalities, and the legislative and judicial branches of Rhode Island government. Vendors must submit proposals electronically through the Ocean State Procures system, with a vendor Q&A period available from January 27 to February 17, 2023. The initial contract period will begin approximately April 1, 2023, for two years, with potential renewals for up to two additional 12-month periods. Proposals will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis, and selected vendors may be required to provide price quotes for specific projects as needed. Vendors must maintain specific insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in liability, $100,000 in workers compensation, and $1,000,000 in automobile liability.

The solicitation emphasizes Minority, Women, and Veteran Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE/VBE) participation, requiring vendors to submit an MBE Participation Acknowledgment Form. When specific projects arise, at least one of three quotes must come from a certified MBE/WBE/VBE vendor if such vendors are on the qualified list. There are no specific restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, but all vendors must register in the Ocean State Procures system. A 1% contract administrative fee will be assessed on all purchase orders issued under the MPA. While no specific award values or budget ranges are explicitly stated, the open enrollment nature of the solicitation suggests flexibility in procurement. The state reserves the right to make single or multiple awards and to remove vendors from the qualified list at its discretion. Pricing must remain firm and fixed unless otherwise indicated in the proposal, with delivery terms set as Free On Board Destination.