MPA 537 OE Pest Control Services

The State of Rhode Island, Division of Purchases is conducting an Open Enrollment (OE) Master Price Agreement (MPA) solicitation for Pest Control Services and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program, designated as OEV24003145. The procurement seeks to establish a qualified vendor list for providing pest control services on an as-needed basis for state agencies, quasi-governmental organizations, Rhode Island municipalities, and legislative and judicial branches. Vendors must provide comprehensive pest control and integrated pest management services, with proposals evaluated on a pass/fail basis. The initial contract period runs from January 2, 2024, through December 31, 2024, with options to renew for up to two additional 12-month periods. Vendors must submit electronic proposals through the Ocean State Procures system and maintain specific insurance requirements, including $1,000,000 in liability coverage, $100,000 in workers compensation, and $1,000,000 in automobile liability coverage. When specific projects arise, agencies will issue mini-bids to qualified vendors and request price quotes, with proposals continuously accepted throughout the contract period.

The solicitation includes specific requirements for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation, mandating that vendors complete an MBE Participation Acknowledgment Form. When agencies seek multiple quotes for projects, at least one quote must come from a certified Minority, Women, or Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE/VBE) if such vendors are available on the qualified list. A 1% contract administrative fee will be assessed on all purchase orders issued under the MPA, effective January 1, 2020. While no specific award value or budget range is explicitly stated, the open enrollment nature of the solicitation suggests flexibility in vendor selection and project scope. The State reserves the right to make single or multiple awards and to cancel the solicitation at its discretion. There are no incumbent vendors specified, and funding for individual projects will be determined by the using agencies based on their specific budgetary requirements and project needs.