MPA 397 OE Disaster Recovery Services

The State of Rhode Island, through its Division of Purchases, is seeking qualified vendors for a Master Price Agreement (MPA 397) for Disaster Recovery Services and Restoration Services. This open enrollment vendor assessment (OEV22000787) aims to establish a qualified vendor list for comprehensive disaster recovery and reconstruction services applicable to all disaster situations. The solicitation covers the period from December 9, 2021, through December 7, 2024, with potential for two additional 12-month renewal periods. Vendors must submit proposals electronically through the Ocean State Procures system and will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis. Specific project awards will be determined through mini-bid processes, where agencies will request quotes from qualified vendors, with evaluations based on factors including pricing, expertise, and vendor availability. The solicitation requires vendors to maintain specific insurance coverage, including $1 million in liability coverage, workers compensation, and automobile liability insurance.

The procurement is designed to be inclusive, with a mandatory 10% minimum participation requirement for minority-owned (MBE), women-owned (WBE), and veteran-owned (VBE) businesses. The Master Price Agreement has statewide applicability and can be utilized by political subdivisions, including municipalities, higher education institutions, schools, and quasi-public agencies. A 1% contract administrative fee will be assessed on all purchase orders issued under the agreement. When specific projects arise, agencies must obtain at least one quote from an MBE/WBE/VBE certified vendor if available on the qualified vendor list. While no specific contract value is explicitly stated, the open-ended nature of the agreement suggests flexibility in project scope and potential spending. Vendors must register in the Ocean State Procures system and comply with Rhode Island's affirmative action, prevailing wage, and contractor registration requirements. The State reserves the right to award to multiple vendors and makes no guarantee of minimum purchase volume, emphasizing the as-needed nature of the disaster recovery services procurement.