MPA 162 OE Appliances, Major Household Including Televisions

The State of Rhode Island Division of Purchases is conducting an Open Enrollment Vendor Assessment (OEV23002055) to establish a Master Price Agreement (MPA 162) for major household appliances. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to provide new appliances including refrigerators, ovens, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers, microwaves, and televisions to state agencies, quasi-agencies, cities, and towns within Providence County and across Rhode Island. The solicitation opened on January 9, 2023, and will close on February 6, 2023, with a vendor Q&A period running from January 9 to January 23, 2023. Vendors will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis and must register in the Ocean State Procures system to submit proposals. The initial contract period will begin approximately March 1, 2023, and will run for three years, with options to renew for up to two additional 12-month periods based on vendor performance and funding availability. When specific project needs arise, agencies will issue mini-bids to the qualified vendors to obtain quotes, with vendors required to provide detailed pricing and product specifications.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority, Women, and Veteran-owned Business Enterprises (MBE/WBE/VBE), requiring that at least one quote from a certified vendor be obtained when three or more quotes are solicited for a specific project. Vendors must maintain specific insurance coverage, including $1 million in liability insurance, workers compensation, and automobile liability coverage. There is no guaranteed minimum purchasing volume, as services will be sought on an "as-needed" basis at the discretion of the using agencies. A 1% contract administrative fee will be assessed on all purchase orders issued under the Master Price Agreement. Vendors must complete an MBE Participation Acknowledgment Form and comply with Rhode Island's affirmative action and non-discrimination requirements. Political subdivisions, including municipalities, higher education institutions, schools, and quasi-public agencies, are authorized to participate in the agreement. While no specific award value is mentioned, the broad applicability and multi-year term suggest significant potential for vendor participation across various public sector entities.