MPA 515 OE Safety Devices, Personal, Traffic

The State of Rhode Island Division of Purchases is establishing a Master Price Agreement (MPA) through an open enrollment process to create a qualified list of vendors for personal, traffic, and workzone safety equipment. The scope of the agreement includes a wide array of items such as truck mounted attenuators, arrow boards, water barriers, traffic cones, sign stands, and personal protective equipment like safety vests, hard hats, and respirators. All products must adhere to strict safety and quality standards, including the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and ANSE standards, with high-visibility apparel specifically requiring ANSI/ISEA 107-2004 labeling and Class 3 risk exposure performance. The agreement is structured for a two-year initial term with two optional one-year renewals, and the enrollment list is reviewed every 90 days. Qualification is determined on a pass/fail basis via a Vendor Assessment Form, where vendors provide percentage discounts from catalog list prices for various manufacturers. Once qualified, state agencies must obtain three quotes per item and award the purchase to the lowest bidder. All equipment must be delivered FOB destination, and the agreement is open for participation by authorized political subdivisions, such as cities and towns, who handle ordering and billing directly with the vendors.