MPA 595 OE Air Compressor Maintenance Repair and Installation

The State of Rhode Island Division of Purchases is conducting an Open Enrollment (OE) Master Price Agreement (MPA) solicitation for air compressor maintenance, repair, and installation services, designated as OEV21000645. The procurement is designed to establish a qualified vendor list that can provide services on an as-needed basis to state agencies, quasi-governmental organizations, Rhode Island municipalities, and the Legislative and Judicial branches of Rhode Island government. Vendors must submit comprehensive proposals electronically through the Ocean State Procures system, with the solicitation period running from May 26, 2021, to June 14, 2021, and a vendor Q&A period from May 26-28, 2021. The initial contract term will be approximately three years, beginning around August 1, 2021, with potential for additional 12-month renewal periods based on vendor performance and funding availability. Proposals will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis, with vendors required to provide detailed qualifications, pricing information, and demonstrate capability to perform air compressor maintenance, repair, and installation services across various governmental entities.

The solicitation includes specific set-aside requirements, mandating a minimum of 10% participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women Business Enterprises (WBE), and Veteran Business Enterprises (VBE). Vendors must submit MBE Utilization Plans for review and approval by the Office of Diversity, Equity and Opportunity, and must maintain specific insurance coverage, including $1 million in liability insurance, workers compensation, and $1 million in automobile liability coverage. When agencies require services, they will issue mini-bids to qualified vendors, with a requirement to obtain at least one quote from a certified MBE/WBE/VBE vendor if available. The contract will include a 1% administrative fee on all purchase orders to support the state's eProcurement system. While no specific award value or budget range is explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates that there is no guaranteed minimum purchasing activity, and the State reserves the right to select one or more vendors based on qualifications, pricing, and overall value. Vendors must be registered in the Ocean State Procures system and comply with Rhode Island's procurement regulations and diversity requirements.