MPA 430 FY 26 OE Owners Project Manager and Representative Services

The State of Rhode Island issued solicitation OET26005750 for the MPA 430 FY 26 Open Enrollment contract to secure qualified vendors for Owner’s Representative and Owner’s Project Manager services on an as-needed basis for capital projects, including architectural/engineering and construction projects, with a particular emphasis on school construction projects managed by the Rhode Island Department of Education. This solicitation is an open enrollment Request for Proposal (RFP) with a five-year contract period commencing January 1, 2026, and concluding December 30, 2030. Vendors interested in competing for the initial award must register and submit proposals via the Ocean State Procures™ platform by September 30, 2026. The solicitation includes a structured question and answer period open from July 2 to August 29, 2025, during which vendors may seek clarifications, with subsequent communications and submissions governed strictly through the designated eProcurement system to ensure confidentiality and compliance. The contract functions as a Master Price Agreement with no specified line items or pricing details, suggesting subsequent work will be ordered through task-based arrangements or mini-bids. Key administrative provisions require vendors to maintain a range of insurance coverages, including liability, workers’ compensation, automobile liability, and cyber/privacy liability with coverage thresholds escalating based on the sensitivity and criticality of services provided. Vendors must comply with comprehensive certification requirements, affirming possession of all applicable licenses and insurance, absence of conflicts of interest, and adherence to state and federal regulations. Additional mandatory forms include Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) documentation and a Vendor Certification Questionnaire, which requires detailed explanation of any negative certification responses to avoid disqualification. The evaluation process allows for potential cost-based award, although no formal evaluation criteria or scoring weights are specified. Performance locations are within Rhode Island, primarily servicing public school capital construction projects. The State retains responsibility for inspection and acceptance based on adherence to stated certifications and compliance with procurement regulations. Submission instructions mandate organized and clearly labeled proposals formatted according to detailed guidelines, ensuring transparency and uniformity in the procurement process.