Oxygen Medical, Liquid Bulk and Cylinder rental for two locations

The State of Rhode Island, specifically the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH), is seeking vendors to provide oxygen medical, liquid bulk, and cylinder rental services for two state medical facilities located in Cranston and Pascoag. The procurement involves supplying two 1,500-gallon bulk oxygen tanks with reserve supply vessels and associated medical gas delivery services. The initial contract term is one year, beginning approximately July 1, 2022, with the potential for up to five additional 12-month renewal periods contingent upon vendor performance and funding availability. Vendors must submit electronic proposals through the Ocean State Procures system by June 1, 2022, at 3:00 PM GMT. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for May 6, 2022, at 9:00 AM EST, starting at the Cranston location and followed by the Pascoag facility. Interested vendors must register in the Ocean State Procures system and provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1 million in general liability, workers compensation, and automobile liability insurance.

The state has mandated a 10% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation requirement for this contract, with vendors required to submit an MBE Utilization Plan to the Office of Diversity, Equity and Opportunity for review and approval. Vendors must complete various certifications and disclosures, including potential conflicts of interest, disciplinary actions, and compliance with state regulations. The state reserves the right to make single or multiple awards and to reject any or all bids at its discretion. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract will be awarded on a Free On Board Destination basis with vendor-specified payment terms. The total contract value is not explicitly stated, and future contract extensions are subject to the availability of funds. Vendors will be evaluated based on responsiveness, compliance with specifications, insurance requirements, and the ability to meet the 10% MBE/WBE participation goal.