MPA 603 OE Literacy/Dyslexia Endorsement Providers for Professional Learning

The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) is soliciting qualified providers holding Literacy/Dyslexia endorsements to join its Master Price Agreement (MPA) 603 for professional learning services. The solicitation, numbered OET25005186, opens February 14, 2025, and closes January 24, 2026. Interested vendors must be registered in the Ocean State Procures™ system and submit proposals electronically by the deadline, with no exceptions for late or alternate delivery methods. The intent is to establish an open enrollment pool of approved vendors who can subsequently compete for task orders to deliver professional learning focused on literacy and dyslexia endorsement services within Rhode Island. Vendors are required to follow detailed submission guidelines, including standardized formatting, inclusive labeling of confidential information, and electronic completion without modifications to templates if provided. The contract does not specify fixed line items or pricing; rather, it functions as an enabling agreement under which future task orders will define scope, quantities, and pricing. Vendors must maintain specified insurance coverages, including general liability ($1 million per occurrence/$2 million aggregate), workers’ compensation per state law, automobile liability ($1 million combined single limit), professional liability/errors and omissions ($1 million), and cyber/privacy insurance ($1 million minimum). Crime insurance is not mandatory. Confidentiality protocols require manual designation of confidential materials due to limitations in the online bid system. Evaluation criteria details and formal basis of award are not publicly stated but likely include responsiveness, compliance with legal and insurance requirements, and vendor qualifications. The prime vendor will bear responsibility for all aspects of performance after award. Contact for inquiries is Gerald Teixeira at the Rhode Island Division of Purchases. This solicitation aligns with Rhode Island’s procurement regulations and mandates compliance with state laws governing workers’ compensation, affirmative action reporting thresholds, and insurance minimums.