MPA-403 OE Auto and Truck Towing

Solicitation OEV27006900 establishes a non-exclusive Master Price Agreement (MPA) to create a list of qualified auto and truck towing companies within the State of Rhode Island. The contract is a multi-year award with an initial three-year term and two optional one-year extensions. Towing requirements are divided into four categories based on Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), ranging from passenger vehicles under 8,000 GVW to heavy-duty vehicles exceeding 30,001 GVW. Vendors must possess specific equipment for each category they bid, including medium-duty, heavy-duty, and tandem axle tow trucks, as well as the capability to recover loaded and dressed plow trucks. Evaluation is conducted on a pass/fail basis, and the state will verify all equipment prior to the award; failure to meet minimum equipment requirements for any category will result in the elimination of the entire bid. Applicants must submit a completed Vendor Assessment Form detailing hourly rates and equipment lists. Additionally, contractors must comply with Rhode Island General Laws regarding affirmative action and equal employment opportunity, including a minimum 15 percent participation target for Minority, Women, and Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises. Vendors with 50 or more employees and significant government contracts are further required to maintain a written Affirmative Action Plan.