MPA 631 Custom Apparel and Promotional Products

The State of Rhode Island Division of Purchases is soliciting proposals under solicitation OEV25005112 to establish a Master Price Agreement for custom apparel and promotional products. The goal is to create a qualified vendor list capable of providing high quality printed graphics and a wide variety of products, sizes, and quantities to meet the diverse needs of state agencies. The initial contract term is three years, with the possibility of two one-year renewals, and the period of performance extends from February 11, 2025, through December 31, 2027. All goods must be delivered FOB destination within Rhode Island, with the primary place of performance located at One Capitol Hill in Providence. Proposals must be submitted exclusively through the Ocean State Procures portal by March 11, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST. Evaluation is conducted on a pass/fail basis, requiring vendors to demonstrate their ability to provide the required goods and services to be included on the qualified list. Mandatory submission documents include a Vendor Certification Questionnaire, a Vendor Qualifications Assessment, and an MBE Participation Acknowledgment Form. Awarded vendors are subject to a 1% administrative fee withheld from invoices and must adhere to specific insurance requirements, including tiered cyber and privacy coverage ranging from 5 million to 20 million dollars depending on the service level. Additionally, vendors with over 50 employees and more than 50,000 dollars in state contracts must provide a written Affirmative Action Plan.