MPA 462 Commissioning Services

The State of Rhode Island Division of Purchases is seeking to establish a Qualified List of Vendors (QLV) through Master Price Agreement (MPA) 462 for Commissioning Services, specifically targeting independent engineering commissioning agents. The solicitation, numbered QLVM23002442, aims to create a qualified vendor pool to provide commissioning services across state and local government entities. Vendors must submit electronic proposals through the Ocean State Procures system by March 14, 2023, with a vendor Q&A period running from February 20 to March 1, 2023. The initial contract term will span four years, beginning approximately May 1, 2023, with an option for a one-year renewal contingent on vendor performance and funding availability. Qualified vendors must demonstrate expertise in engineering commissioning and meet specific insurance requirements, including $1 million in liability coverage, $100,000 in workers compensation, and $1 million in automobile liability. The state will evaluate proposals based on responsiveness, vendor qualifications, insurance compliance, and ability to meet minority business enterprise participation goals.

The solicitation includes specific requirements for minority and women-owned business participation, mandating a 10% MBE/WBE participation goal for the total contract value. Vendors must complete and submit an MBE Participation Acknowledgment Form as part of their proposal, and certified minority businesses are encouraged to participate. The Master Price Agreement will have statewide applicability, allowing political subdivisions including municipalities, higher education institutions, schools, and quasi-public agencies to utilize the contract. A 1% contract administrative fee will be assessed on all purchase orders issued under the agreement, which will help fund the state's new eProcurement system. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the contract's broad applicability suggests significant potential for multiple vendors to receive awards. Participation is restricted to vendors registered in the Ocean State Procures system, and the state reserves the right to make single or multiple awards based on their evaluation of vendor qualifications and proposals.