MPA 215 OE Radon Measurements

The State of Rhode Island Division of Purchases is conducting an Open Enrollment (OE) Master Price Agreement (MPA) solicitation (OEV20000106) to establish a qualified vendor list for radon measurement services in state-occupied buildings. The procurement seeks vendors with specific experience, licenses, certificates, and qualifications to perform radon measurements across various state facilities. Vendors must submit electronic proposals through the Ocean State Procures system during the solicitation period from June 1, 2020, to October 1, 2020. The initial contract term is three years, beginning approximately July 1, 2019, with potential for two additional 12-month renewal periods based on vendor performance and funding availability. Proposals will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis, and selected vendors will be placed on a qualified vendor list from which state agencies can request quotes for specific projects. When agencies require radon measurement services, they will issue mini-bids to the qualified vendors, with pricing and vendor selection determined through a competitive quote process. Vendors must maintain specific insurance coverages, including $1 million in liability coverage, workers compensation, and automobile liability insurance.

The solicitation includes a strong emphasis on minority, women, and veteran-owned business enterprise (MBE/WBE/VBE) participation, requiring a minimum of 10% of the total procurement value to be awarded to certified businesses. The MPA has broad applicability, allowing utilization by state agencies, quasi-governmental organizations, Rhode Island municipalities, and the legislative and judicial branches of the state government. A 1% contract administrative fee will be assessed on all purchase orders issued under the agreement, effective January 1, 2020, to support the state's eProcurement system. While no specific award value or budget range is explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates that there is no guarantee of purchasing activity, and vendor selection will be based on factors such as price, expertise, and availability. When specific projects arise, agencies will be required to obtain at least one quote from an MBE/WBE/VBE certified vendor if such a vendor is available on the qualified vendor list. The State reserves the right to review vendor qualifications continuously and remove vendors from the list at its discretion, ensuring ongoing quality and performance standards are maintained.