MPA-490 OE Private/Claims Investigation Svcs & Investigative Svcs - Title IX

The State of Rhode Island, through the Division of Purchases, has issued solicitation OET26006282 to establish a Master Price Agreement for private and claims investigation services. This agreement is designed to support the Rhode Island Department of Education, the Office of Institutional Equity at Rhode Island College, and the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at the Community College of Rhode Island. The scope of work focuses on conducting investigations into educator misconduct, human resource matters, and institutional equity issues aligned with Nondiscrimination and Title IX compliance. While initiated by these specific entities, the agreement may be utilized by other state agencies across the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, as well as political subdivisions including cities, towns, and schools. The contract is scheduled to begin approximately March 1, 2026, for an initial three-year term, with options for two additional 12-month renewals based on performance and funding. This is an open enrollment solicitation where qualified vendors are placed on a list and subsequently compete for specific projects via a mini-bid process. Evaluation is based on the relative merits of the technical proposal and price quotes. Selected vendors must adhere to strict insurance requirements, including a 5 million dollar minimum for cyber and privacy liability, and must comply with state laws regarding public records, political contributions, and the reporting of criminal history. Payments are subject to a 0.33 percent administrative fee.