MPA 498 FY27 OE Fence Installation and Repair

The State of Rhode Island is seeking qualified vendors under Master Purchase Agreement (MPA) 498 to provide fencing installation, repair, and related services through solicitation OEV27006856, with proposals due by August 24, 2026, at 1:15 p.m. The work will be performed throughout Rhode Island and is governed by the state’s MBE/WBE participation requirements, which mandate that at least 15% of the total contract value be performed by certified Minority Business Enterprises and/or Women Business Enterprises. Contractors awarded the contract must submit executed agreements with MBE/WBE subcontractors, provide monthly documentation verifying payments to these vendors, and immediately notify the MBE Compliance Office of any changes to subcontractors or vendor arrangements. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the WebProcure portal, and while no detailed pricing structures, line items, or contract value estimates are provided, the solicitation operates under an open-enrollment framework, allowing for ongoing work throughout the contract period, which extends through May 1, 2031. No specific Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses were identified, and there is no publicly disclosed information regarding payment offices, inspection criteria, packaging standards, or evaluation weights beyond the mandatory MBE/WBE compliance obligations. The primary point of contact for the solicitation is Matthew Wood, and all compliance-related reporting must be directed to the MBE Compliance Office at One Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908-5850.