OE MPA 259 Constable Services

The State of Rhode Island, Division of Purchases is conducting an Open Enrollment Master Price Agreement (MPA) solicitation to establish a qualified list of licensed constables to provide statewide constable services, specifically for service of process and execution of writs. The solicitation, identified as OEV24003024, covers the contract period from July 3, 2023 to June 30, 2027, with potential for two additional 12-month renewal periods contingent on vendor performance and funding availability. Vendors can submit proposals at any time for inclusion on the qualified vendor list, with evaluations conducted on a pass/fail basis. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Ocean State Procures system, and selected vendors will be available to provide services on an as-needed basis to state agencies, quasi-governmental organizations, municipalities, and legislative and judicial branches. Key qualifications include maintaining a valid constable license, ability to serve process and execute writs, and compliance with state administrative requirements. When specific projects arise, agencies will issue mini-bids to qualified vendors, requesting price quotes and potentially giving preference to vendors with the lowest rates.

The solicitation includes specific set-aside and participation requirements for Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Veteran Business Enterprises (VBEs). When agencies request quotes for specific projects, at least one of three quotes must come from a certified MBE/WBE/VBE vendor if such vendors are on the qualified list. A 1% contract administrative fee will be assessed on all purchase orders issued under the MPA, which will support the state's eProcurement system. 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 multiple awards, reject any or all bids, and remove vendors from the qualified list at its discretion. Vendors must complete and submit various documentation, including a Vendor Certification Questionnaire, Vendor Qualifications Assessment, and MBE Participation Acknowledgment Form to be considered for inclusion on the qualified vendor list.