MPA 196 OE Asbestos Removal

The State of Rhode Island Division of Purchases is seeking licensed and certified Asbestos Removal Contractors through a Master Price Agreement (MPA) with Open Enrollment (OE) designated as OEV23001989. The solicitation is designed to establish a qualified vendor list for asbestos removal services to be utilized by state agencies, quasi-governmental organizations, Rhode Island municipalities, and the legislative and judicial branches. The contract period runs from October 19, 2022, through September 30, 2025, with vendors able to submit proposals at any time during this period. Evaluation will occur on a pass/fail basis, with selected vendors added to a qualified vendor list for as-needed services. Key requirements include maintaining $1 million in liability coverage, $100,000 in workers compensation insurance, and $1 million in automobile liability coverage. When specific projects arise, agencies will issue mini-bids to qualified vendors, requesting competitive quotes for asbestos removal services.

The solicitation strongly emphasizes minority business participation, requiring a minimum of 10% of the total contract value to be awarded to Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Veteran Business Enterprises (VBEs). When agencies request quotes for specific projects, at least one of three quotes must come from an MBE/WBE/VBE certified vendor if such vendors are available on the qualified list. There are no specific award values or guaranteed minimum purchase amounts mentioned in the documents. A 1% contract 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 register in the Ocean State Procures system and submit all required documentation, including licensing credentials, insurance certificates, and an MBE Participation Acknowledgment Form. The State reserves the right to make single or multiple awards and to renew the agreement annually or cancel it at its discretion.