RFQ26006658 Amendment 4 dated 07-22-2026.docx

This is Amendment 4 to Request for Quotation (RFQ) 26006658 issued by the Rhode Island Army National Guard (RIARNG) for HVAC system installation at the Bristol Armory. The amendment provides questions and answers compiled during the solicitation period and extends the bid opening date from Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. to Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EDT. The project involves furnishing and installing a cooling-dominant HVAC system utilizing inverter-driven, air-source heat pump equipment. The scope includes 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. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference was held on May 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at 470 Metacom Ave., Bristol, RI. The original quotation deadline was June 23, 2026, with questions due June 10, 2026, both at 2:00 p.m. EDT. 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.

The solicitation requires a minimum 15% minority business enterprise (MBE) participation by dollar value, with vendors registered with the Rhode Island Contractors' Registration Board and subject to prevailing wage requirements. All equipment must achieve a minimum 65% domestic content under Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements. Bid surety bonds equivalent to 5% of the cost proposal or certified checks are required, along with 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 project includes a $5,000 site conditions allowance and unit costs for additional gypsum board patching and deduct costs for acoustical ceiling tile and grid. A contract administrative fee of 0.33% of total contract value applies. Liquidated damages are assessed at $250 per day for delays beyond substantial completion.