RFP27006896 LOW_SitePlan8.12.26.docx

This site plan document supports an architectural and engineering (A&E) design services solicitation (RFP27006896) issued by the Rhode Island Army National Guard (RIARNG) for Project PN 442522, the AASF HEMTT Parking Lot. The solicitation seeks proposals to design a HEMTT Secondary Containment Parking Facility at the Army Aviation Support Facility in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, capable of accommodating four aircraft refuelers. The scope of work encompasses site investigation and utility coordination, programming and design services, construction document preparation, bidding phase services, and limited construction administration through project closeout. A non-mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for August 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Quonset Point Air National Guard Base, 1 Cripe Street, North Kingsworth, RI 02852. Pre-bid registration closes August 12, 2026, via email to Judith.Ruggiero@purchasing.ri.gov. Technical proposals are due September 3, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. EDT. The initial contract period is six months, commencing approximately September 28, 2026, with potential extension for construction services at the State's discretion. The site plan identifies existing utilities including electric, gas, storm water, storm sewer, and water utilities in the project area.

Cost proposals must reflect a fixed lump sum fee with detailed breakdowns for pre-design, design development, construction documents, bidding and award, and construction administration services, plus hourly billing rates for optional additional services. Technical proposals are limited to ten pages and must include staff qualifications, previous similar project experience, federal SF330 vendor qualification forms, detailed work plan, and design approach narrative. Evaluation allocates 70 points to technical merit and 30 points to cost; technical proposals must achieve a minimum of 60 points out of 70 possible points to advance to cost evaluation. The selected firm will work under AIA Document B101-2017 and coordinate with multiple state agencies. Minority, Women, and Disability Business Enterprise (ISBE) participation is eligible for up to 6 bonus points in evaluation; all MBE/WBE subcontractors and suppliers must be certified by the Rhode Island Division of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion MBE Compliance Office at bid submission. A contract administrative fee of 0.33% will be withheld from invoices. Required insurance includes general liability ($1 million per occurrence), professional liability/errors and omissions ($2 million per occurrence and annual aggregate), workers' compensation, and automobile liability ($1 million). Questions are due August 19, 2026.