EMERGENCY VEHICLE LIGHTING SALES, INSTALLATION, AND SERVICE

The State of Rhode Island has issued solicitation OEV27006965 to establish a Master Purchase Agreement for the sale, installation, and service of emergency and warning lighting. This contract is designed to ensure the visibility and safety of vehicles operated by the Department of Public Safety, Department of Transportation, and other state agencies, while also extending purchasing opportunities to Rhode Island cities and towns. Qualified vendors will provide approved lighting products, equipment, and related maintenance services under established pricing and requirements. Proposals must be submitted by July 2, 2029, and must include a fully completed Exhibit A to be considered for the initial award. Prime contractors are required to adhere to Minority Business Enterprise participation standards, acknowledging a minimum 15 percent participation rate for MBE, WBE, or VBE certified businesses. Compliance involves submitting executed agreements and monthly payment reports, with failure to meet these diversity requirements potentially resulting in sanctions under Rhode Island General Laws.