MPA 52 OE Construction Renovations Minor

The State of Rhode Island Division of Purchases is seeking licensed and qualified vendors for a Master Price Agreement (MPA 52) Open Enrollment (OE) for Construction Renovations Minor services. This solicitation targets vendors experienced in carpentry, masonry, painting, and plastering across commercial, industrial, and residential facilities. The initial contract term is three years, running from July 8, 2021, to June 30, 2023, with potential renewals for two additional 12-month periods. Vendors must submit proposals electronically through the Ocean State Procures system and will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis. The procurement allows for ongoing vendor submissions throughout the solicitation period, with qualified vendors added to a list from which state agencies, municipalities, higher education institutions, and quasi-public agencies can request project-specific quotes. Key qualifications include maintaining valid contractor registration, complying with prevailing wage requirements, and providing comprehensive insurance coverage including $1,000,000 liability, workers compensation, and automobile liability.

The solicitation strongly emphasizes participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women Business Enterprises (WBE), and Veteran Business Enterprises (VBE), mandating a minimum 10% participation in the total procurement value. When agencies issue mini-bids for specific projects, they must obtain at least one quote from a certified MBE/WBE/VBE vendor if available on the qualified vendor list. A 1% administrative fee will be assessed on all purchase orders to support the state's eProcurement system. While no specific award value or budget range is explicitly stated, the contract is structured to allow flexible, as-needed project work across multiple state and local government entities. The State reserves the right to review vendor qualifications continuously and remove vendors from the list at its discretion. Vendors must register in the state's procurement system and comply with various legal requirements, including those related to non-discrimination, foreign corporations, and political contributions.