MPA 331 FY27 Locksmith Services

The State of Rhode Island Division of Purchases is requesting quotations for MPA 331 FY27 Locksmith Services across state agencies, with responses due September 9, 2026 by 1:00 p.m. EDT through Ocean State Procures. The solicitation is open to all vendors and operates as a Master Price Agreement with statewide applicability; political subdivisions may participate. All proposals must include a completed MBE Participation Acknowledgment Form demonstrating compliance with Rhode Island's minority and women-owned business enterprise participation requirements.

The scope covers labor, materials, services, skills, supervision, and necessary tools and equipment for installation, repair, service parts, and hardware for various locking services across state agencies, including 24-hour emergency service. Bid items include service call fees, hourly labor rates for normal business hours, hourly labor rates for after-hours service, and percentage markup on locking devices. All quoted prices must be firm for the agreement period and represent maximum prices in effect; prices are net F.O.B. destination and include inside delivery at no additional cost.

Vendors must possess all required Rhode Island locksmith licenses and certifications and maintain general liability insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence), workers' compensation insurance ($100,000 each accident), and automobile liability insurance ($1,000,000 each occurrence). Overtime compensation must not exceed one-and-one-half times regular hourly rates for Monday through Saturday or two times the regular rate for Sundays and holidays. No costs other than parts and labor are authorized. A contract administrative fee of 0.33 percent of annual spend will be assessed on eligible contracts and withheld from vendor invoices.

The initial contract term runs approximately October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2029, with provisions for up to two additional 12-month renewal periods at the sole discretion of the State based on vendor performance and fund availability. The State reserves the right to make one or multiple awards or reject any or all bids. The vendor question and answer period runs through August 22, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. EDT.