MPA 414 OE Septic and Drain Services

The State of Rhode Island, Division of Purchases, is soliciting proposals for Master Price Agreement (MPA) 414 Open Enrollment (OE) to provide comprehensive septic tank and drain services to state agencies and authorized users. The procurement encompasses a broad range of deliverables including drain cleaning, water jetting, pump truck service for manholes and ejector pits, vacuum truck operations, video pipe inspections, septic pumping, grease trap cleaning, and the design and installation of septic systems. The solicitation opened on May 1, 2026, at 11:00 AM EDT with proposals due by July 31, 2028, and no late submissions accepted under any circumstances. The initial contract period will commence approximately August 1, 2026, for an initial three-year term with potential for up to two additional 12-month renewal periods contingent upon vendor performance and fund availability. Qualified vendors must maintain active Rhode Island Contractors' Registration Board certification and comply with prevailing wage requirements under Rhode Island General Laws 37-13-1 et seq. Required insurance coverage includes general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$1,000,000 aggregate), workers' compensation ($100,000 each accident), and automobile liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit). All pricing submitted must be firm and fixed unless otherwise indicated, with the State withholding a 0.33 percent contract administrative fee from all invoices.

This statewide Master Price Agreement applies to political subdivisions, municipalities, institutions of higher education, and quasi-public agencies throughout Rhode Island. Vendors must submit a completed MBE Participation Acknowledgment Form as a technical requirement, with MBE utilization plans required at each award issuance. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Ocean State Procures, and selection of vendors from the qualified list is at the sole discretion of user agencies based on factors including price, expertise, and availability. There is no guarantee of purchasing activity under this agreement. No incumbent vendors or budget ranges are specified in the solicitation documentation. Interested vendors should access the complete solicitation through the public bid board or their WebProcure account to obtain detailed specifications and submission requirements.