Slip on Rubber Sole Shoes & PVC Shower Sandals

The Rhode Island Department of Corrections is seeking a vendor to supply slip-on rubber sole shoes and PVC shower sandals through a Request for Quotation (RFQ22001409). The procurement specifically requires navy slip-on rubber sole shoes sold by the dozen and white and orange PVC shower sandals sold by pairs. The RFQ was issued on May 26, 2022, with a response deadline of June 23, 2022, and a vendor Q&A period open from May 26 to June 13, 2022. The initial contract term will be approximately one year, beginning around July 1, 2022, with two optional one-year renewal periods. Vendors must submit their proposals electronically through the Ocean State Procures system and provide detailed information including manufacturer names and style numbers with corresponding pricing. Evaluation criteria will focus on responsiveness, vendor qualifications, and best value to the state. The procurement requires vendors to maintain specific insurance coverages, including $1 million in general liability, $100,000 in workers compensation, and $1 million in automobile liability insurance.

The RFQ includes a mandatory 10% participation requirement for Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), with firms needing certification from the Rhode Island Department of Administration's Division of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion to receive participation credit. Vendors must complete a Vendor Certification Form and submit an MBE Utilization Plan for review and approval. All potential vendors must register in the Ocean State Procures system to submit bids, with no submissions accepted via email, mail, fax, or hand delivery. While the specific award value is not explicitly stated in the documentation, the procurement is structured to provide flexibility for potential vendors through the option of qualified or conditional offers. The state reserves the right to reject any non-responsive proposals and will award the contract to the vendor(s) providing the most advantageous solution based on comprehensive evaluation of technical capabilities, compliance with requirements, and overall value to the Department of Corrections.