MPA 379 OE Automatic Door Operators

The State of Rhode Island Division of Purchases is conducting an Open Enrollment Vendor Assessment (OEV22001345) to establish a Master Price Agreement (MPA 379) for automatic door operator repair, installation, and related services. The solicitation seeks qualified vendors to provide comprehensive services for automatic door operators on an as-needed basis, with the contract period running from December 7, 2022, to December 6, 2024. Vendors must register in the Ocean State Procures system and submit proposals electronically, with the initial contract term set for three years and options for two additional 12-month renewals based on vendor performance and funding availability. The evaluation process will be conducted on a pass/fail basis, with vendors required to provide detailed pricing information, including regular hourly rates (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday) and overtime rates for work outside standard hours. Key qualifications include maintaining appropriate Rhode Island contractor and telecommunications system licenses, possessing specified insurance coverage, and demonstrating technical expertise in automatic door operator services.

The solicitation includes a significant focus on minority business participation, with a mandatory 10% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation requirement. Vendors must submit an MBE Utilization Plan for review by the Office of Diversity, Equity and Opportunity, and when quotes are solicited for specific projects, at least one quote must be obtained from an MBE/WBE/VBE certified vendor if available. The agreement has statewide applicability, allowing utilization by political subdivisions, higher education institutions, municipal and state schools, and quasi-public agencies. A 1% contract administrative fee will be assessed on all purchase orders, and there is no guaranteed minimum purchasing activity. While no specific award value or budget range is explicitly stated, the open-ended nature of the MPA suggests flexibility in potential contract values. Vendors must maintain comprehensive insurance, including $1 million in liability coverage, $100,000 in workers' compensation, and $1 million in automobile liability insurance throughout the contract term.