MPA 194 Asbestos Abatement Consultant

The State of Rhode Island, Division of Purchases is conducting an Open Enrollment (OE) Master Price Agreement (MPA) solicitation (OEV23001988) for MPA 194 Asbestos Abatement Consultant services. This procurement seeks to establish a qualified vendor list of Licensed Asbestos Consultants who can provide abatement consulting services to state agencies, quasi-governmental organizations, municipalities, and the legislative and judicial branches on an as-needed basis. The contract period runs from October 19, 2022, through September 30, 2025, with vendors able to submit proposals at any time during this period. Qualified vendors will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis and must meet specific requirements, including maintaining appropriate licensing for asbestos consulting work. When specific projects arise, user agencies will issue mini-bids to the qualified vendors, requesting price quotes and comparing rates, expertise, and availability. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Ocean State Procures system, and vendors will be required to provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in liability insurance, workers' compensation, and automobile liability.

The solicitation includes specific set-aside and participation requirements for Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with a minimum 10% participation goal for the total dollar value of procurements. When agencies issue mini-bids for specific projects, they must obtain at least one quote from an MBE/WBE/Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE) certified vendor if such vendors are available on the qualified list. There are no incumbent vendors identified in the solicitation, and no specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated. The state reserves the right to make single or multiple awards and does not guarantee any minimum level of purchasing activity. A 1% administrative fee will be assessed on all purchase orders issued under the MPA, which will be used to support the state's eProcurement system. Vendors must complete an MBE Participation Acknowledgment Form and potentially provide subsequent MBE Utilization Plans for each award, demonstrating their commitment to supporting diverse business participation.