MPA558 OE Emergency Management Instruction Services

Solicitation OET25005152, issued by the Rhode Island Division of Purchases, seeks qualified instructors to provide National Incident Management System (NIMS) ICS core curriculum training for state agencies, local governments, and private sector personnel. This open enrollment opportunity is designed to establish a Master Price Agreement for emergency management instruction services within the state of Rhode Island. The contract is scheduled to begin on April 1, 2025, for an initial five-year term, with the possibility of five additional 12-month renewals based on funding and performance. The award process follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology, where the state may award based on cost alone provided the vendor meets technical responsiveness, expertise, and availability requirements. Applicants must submit a technical proposal and an MBE Participation Acknowledgment Form via the Ocean State Procures portal. Key compliance mandates include strict adherence to confidentiality and HIPAA protocols, Section 508 accessibility standards, and tiered cyber liability insurance requirements ranging from 10 million to 20 million dollars depending on the criticality of the services provided. All invoices are subject to a 1 percent administrative fee withheld by the state.