MPA 584 Open Enrollment Engineering Services

The Rhode Island Department of Administration's Division of Purchases is soliciting proposals for an Open Enrollment Engineering Services Master Price Agreement (MPA 584) covering state agencies, quasi-governmental organizations, municipalities, and legislative and judicial branches. This three-year solicitation, running from April 9, 2025, to June 30, 2027, allows vendors to submit proposals for inclusion on a qualified engineering services vendor list, with the initial evaluation occurring on May 7, 2025. Vendors must electronically submit comprehensive proposals through the Ocean State Procures system, demonstrating compliance with state requirements including insurance coverage, licensing, and professional qualifications. The procurement process involves a pass/fail initial evaluation, after which qualified vendors may be invited to participate in mini-bid competitions for specific projects issued by state agencies. Evaluation criteria will assess vendors' ability to provide engineering services, with potential for two additional 12-month contract renewals based on performance and fund availability.

The solicitation includes several set-aside and compliance requirements targeting diverse vendor participation, specifically mandating MBE (Minority Business Enterprise) Participation Acknowledgment and adherence to affirmative action and equal opportunity standards. Vendors must provide proof of general liability insurance, workers' compensation coverage, and automobile liability insurance as part of their qualification package. The state reserves the right to make single or multiple awards and will assess a 1% contract administrative fee on all purchases made under the master price agreement. While specific award values are not explicitly detailed, the broad scope of the engineering services contract suggests significant potential contract volume across multiple state agencies and jurisdictions. Interested vendors must maintain all necessary professional licenses and demonstrate capability to support engineering service needs across various state and local government entities in Rhode Island.