CR232410_Backup_Exhibit E AIA A141.pdf

This is an AIA A141 Standard Form of Agreement for Design-Build Services between the University of Rhode Island and a design-build contractor for the permanent PFAS water treatment facility. The project involves design and construction of a permanent treatment system to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination in the university's water supply, including full construction and associated infrastructure such as sanitary sewer connections. Prospective bidders must review technical bridging documents prepared by Weston and Sampson that establish design parameters and treatment processes, along with pilot-study water quality data from the Blueleaf Pilot Study covering treatment train performance. The bid form requires fixed-price proposals broken into five components: Total Design Fee (capped at 10 percent of total project cost), Hard Construction Costs, Design-Builder Fee for overhead and profit, General Conditions, and General Requirements. Proposals are due November 19, 2026, and the project delivery method is design-build with fixed-price stipulated sum contracting. Site visits are available for prospective bidders to assess existing conditions, and a Design-Build Compensation Matrix establishes payment schedules and milestone-based compensation framework.

Pricing for the project follows a fixed-price stipulated sum structure with all five bid components summing to the Total Stipulated Sum and compensation processed on a percentage-of-completion basis for construction costs and design-builder fees. The sanitary sewer system plan prepared by PARE Engineering specifies wastewater infrastructure requirements and serves as a binding reference for design and construction. Evaluation of proposals will be based on proposal quality, technical qualifications, and pricing as outlined in the solicitation document. Award is contingent on satisfactory completion of the bidding process and institutional and regulatory approvals. No specific funding sources or renewal options are detailed in this agreement exhibit.