RFQ26006658 Amendment 3 dated 07-03-2026.docx

This is Amendment 3 to Request for Quotation 26006658 issued by the Rhode Island Army National Guard for HVAC system furnishing and installation at the Bristol Armory. The amendment extends the bid opening date from Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. to Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EDT. The project scope includes furnishing and installing a cooling-dominant HVAC system with inverter-driven, air-source heat pump equipment comprising seven outdoor condenser units (ranging from 0.5 to 6 tons), matched indoor units sized to room-by-room cooling loads, independent zone controls with wireless and wall-mounted controllers, and demand-controlled outdoor air systems serving four zones. The original solicitation included a non-mandatory pre-bid conference on May 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at 470 Metacom Ave., Bristol, Rhode Island, with questions originally due June 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EDT and initial quotations due June 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EDT. The amendment indicates that questions and answers will be posted as a subsequent amendment upon completion.

The project requires vendors to be registered with the Rhode Island Contractors' Registration Board and comply with prevailing wage requirements. A minimum 15% minority business enterprise (MBE) participation goal applies by dollar value, and all equipment must achieve a minimum of 65% domestic content under Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements with documentation required at submittal. Vendors must submit a bid surety bond equal to 5% of the cost proposal or certified check, and provide 100% payment and performance bonds prior to purchase order issuance. Insurance requirements include general liability coverage of $1,000,000 combined single limit, workers compensation of $100,000 each accident, and automobile liability of $1,000,000 each occurrence. The solicitation includes a $5,000 site conditions allowance, with a contract administrative fee of 0.33% of total contract value. Construction must commence within 30 calendar days of purchase order receipt, with substantial completion required within five months of construction start and final completion within 30 days thereafter, with liquidated damages assessed at $250 per day for delays beyond substantial completion.