Musical Director

The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP 264104522) for the engagement of a Musical Director to support its theater programs in Rhode Island. The solicitation, posted on September 9, 2025, invites qualified individuals, firms, or organizations to submit Letters of Interest along with detailed Statements of Qualifications by June 30, 2026. This recruitment is continuous with the potential for contract renewal for two additional 12-month terms at the discretion of CCRI. The solicitation emphasizes a best-value award process considering the offeror’s expertise, relevancy to the required services, and cost competitiveness, with multiple awards possible based on price and service satisfaction rather than lowest price alone. The role requires providing instruction and training services aligned with CCRI’s theater program needs, with mandatory adherence to legal and regulatory compliance including criminal background checks, licensing, insurance, and record-keeping per Rhode Island state law and public information statutes. Offerors must submit a comprehensive proposal package containing key documentation such as CCRI’s three-page Bidder Certification Form, IRS Form W-9, statement of qualifications including staff resumes with certifications, signed cost proposals, references, emergency contacts, cancellation policies, and proof of meeting minimum employment qualifications. The evaluation criteria balance technical competence with price and relevant program experience, but no specific weighting or risk ratings are applied. The CCRI Purchasing Office manages contracting and payment administration, with invoices and records subject to audit and inspection by authorized State personnel. The contract imposes strict requirements on confidentiality, public records disclosure, conflict of interest disclosures, and anti-collusion provisions. The vendor must maintain all necessary licenses and insurance throughout contract performance, with any adverse changes reported immediately. Proposals must be submitted as a single PDF file by the specified deadline to CCRI’s Purchasing Office, either by mail to Warwick, RI, or by email, following detailed formatting and submission guidelines to ensure compliance with the solicitation’s administrative and legal conditions.