DEM Parks Landscape Maps.pdf.crdownload

This file is a landscape map document related to a Request for Quotation issued by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, Division of Parks and Recreation (RIDEM) for landscaping and maintenance services at various state park locations throughout Rhode Island. The solicitation (RFQ 26006464) seeks qualified vendors to provide comprehensive grounds maintenance and landscaping operations on a 24-hour, 7-days-per-week basis across multiple park sites. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for April 1, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST at Goddard Memorial State Park Beach Parking Lot in Warwick, Rhode Island. All bids must be submitted electronically through the Ocean State Procures platform by April 14, 2026, at 1:15 PM EDT, with vendor questions accepted through April 7, 2026. The contract will be awarded for an initial three-year term upon purchase order issuance, with potential renewal options for up to two additional 12-month periods contingent upon vendor performance and fund availability.

Vendors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), workers' compensation ($100,000), automobile liability ($1,000,000), employee dishonesty ($50,000), inland marine tool and equipment coverage ($1,000,000), and umbrella/excess liability ($1,000,000). Bid prices shall be net F.O.B. destination with inside delivery included at no additional cost, encompassing all administrative expenses, overhead, travel, and profit. A contract administrative fee of 0.33% will be withheld from all invoices effective January 1, 2026. The State has established a minimum of 15% minority business enterprise (MBE) participation requirement in accordance with Rhode Island General Law 37-14.1. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the publicly available materials. The State reserves the right to make one or multiple awards and reject any or all bids at its sole discretion.