MPA 623 Retail Energy Suppliers for Electricity and Natural Gas

The State of Rhode Island is conducting an Open Enrollment (OE) solicitation for Master Price Agreement 623 (MPA 623), establishing a pre-qualified list of retail energy suppliers for electricity and natural gas services. This procurement allows vendors registered with the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission to submit proposals for potential selection by state agencies on an as-needed basis. The solicitation opened on December 2, 2025, and will close on October 31, 2027, with vendors required to submit proposals electronically through Ocean State Procures. Pricing will be determined through mini-bid processes when specific agency needs arise, with vendors expected to provide timely quotes using agency-provided templates. Vendors must submit quarterly self-reporting statements and are subject to a 1% contract administrative fee on all purchase orders. Mandatory insurance requirements include $1,000,000 in general liability, $100,000 in workers compensation, and $1,000,000 in automobile liability coverage. Vendors previously awarded through solicitation OEV23002884 are exempt from reapplying, and the initial contract period spans from November 1, 2023, through October 31, 2028.

The solicitation includes specific provisions for minority business enterprise (MBE) participation, requiring vendors to complete the MBE Participation Acknowledgment Form and comply with Rhode Island's minority business enterprise requirements. Vendors must submit MBE utilization plans for each award issued. The State reserves the right to award contracts to one or more qualified vendors at its sole discretion, with no guaranteed minimum purchase commitment. While no specific budget range is detailed, the procurement allows for flexible, project-based engagement with state agencies seeking electricity and natural gas services. The State maintains complete discretion in vendor selection and can remove vendors from the qualified list for non-responsiveness to agency requests. Vendors are expected to be prepared to provide competitive pricing and responsive service when selected for specific projects through the mini-bid process. The open-ended nature of the solicitation provides opportunities for multiple vendors to participate in the state's energy procurement ecosystem.