MPA 432 OE Universal Waste Recycling/Transporting/Hauling , of Batteries, Lamps

The State of Rhode Island Division of Purchases is conducting an Open Enrollment (OE) Master Price Agreement (MPA) solicitation to establish a qualified vendor list for universal waste recycling services, specifically for the transportation, recycling, and hauling of batteries and lamps. The solicitation (OEV23002945) is open from June 5, 2023, to June 27, 2023, with a vendor Q&A period running from June 5 to June 14, 2023. The initial contract term will span approximately July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026, with options to renew for up to two additional 12-month periods. Vendors must provide hourly rates for both regular and overtime work, and services will be delivered on an as-needed basis to various state agencies throughout Rhode Island. Evaluation will be conducted on a pass/fail basis, with vendors required to submit comprehensive proposals through the Ocean State Procures system, including detailed pricing structures, proof of licensing, and evidence of required insurance coverage. Vendors must maintain $1 million in liability insurance, $100,000 in workers compensation coverage, and $1 million in automobile liability coverage. Proposals will be selected based on factors including price, expertise, and vendor availability, with no guaranteed minimum purchasing activity.

The solicitation explicitly encourages participation from minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses, requiring vendors to complete an MBE Participation Acknowledgment Form. A minimum of one quote from a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Women's Business Enterprise (WBE), or Veteran's Business Enterprise (VBE) vendor is required when agencies issue mini-bids for specific projects. Political subdivisions, including municipalities, higher education institutions, schools, and quasi-public agencies, are authorized to participate in the resulting agreement. A 1% contract administrative fee will be assessed on all purchase orders issued under the Master Price Agreement. While no specific award value or budget range is explicitly stated, the open enrollment approach suggests the state anticipates multiple vendor awards and flexible utilization across various state and local government entities. Vendors must register in the Ocean State Procures system and are subject to potential removal from the qualified vendor list at the state's discretion based on performance and responsiveness to agency requests.