MPA 215 OE Radon Measurements

The State of Rhode Island Division of Purchases is issuing an Open Enrollment (OE) Master Price Agreement (MPA) solicitation (OEV21000358) 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 comprehensive radon measurements across various state facilities. Vendors will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis and, if selected, will be placed on a qualified vendor list from which state agencies can request project-specific quotes. The initial contract period runs from July 1, 2019, for three years, with potential renewal options for two additional 12-month periods based on vendor performance and funding availability. Key requirements include maintaining specific insurance coverage, including $1 million in liability insurance, workers compensation, and automobile liability coverage. Vendors must submit proposals electronically through the Ocean State Procures system, with the open enrollment period running from October 2, 2020, through June 30, 2021. The solicitation emphasizes that previously qualified vendors under MPA 215 do not need to reapply.

The procurement includes significant set-aside and diversity requirements, mandating a minimum of 10% participation from minority-owned (MBE), women-owned (WBE), and veteran-owned (VBE) businesses in the total dollar value of procurements. When agencies request project quotes, they must obtain at least three quotes, with a requirement to include at least one MBE/WBE/VBE certified vendor if available on the qualified vendor list. The agreement has statewide applicability and can be utilized by political subdivisions, including municipalities, higher education institutions, municipal/state schools, and quasi-public agencies. A 1% contract administrative fee will be applied to all purchase orders issued under the MPA, 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 pricing will be determined through mini-bid processes when specific radon measurement projects arise. The State reserves the right to cancel the solicitation, remove vendors from the qualified list, and select vendors based on factors such as price, expertise, and availability.