RFQ26006763 Amendment 2 dated 07-03-2026.docx

This is Amendment 2 to Request for Quotation (RFQ) 26006763 issued by the Rhode Island Army National Guard through the State of Rhode Island Division of Purchases for energy-efficient renovation and modernization of Building T-18 at Camp Varnum in Narragansett, Rhode Island. The scope of work encompasses life safety devices, heating, electrical, plumbing, flooring, carpentry, utility room, bathroom, and sleeping area renovations, including removal of exterior wall sheathing, installation of six-inch wall insulation, new electrical wiring, gypsum board installation, ceiling replacement, vinyl flooring, new plumbing fixtures, mechanical and electrical systems, fire alarm systems, painting, stair railing replacement, and exterior porch flooring replacement with PVC composite decking. Amendment 2, dated July 3, 2026, extends the question and answer period to Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. to accommodate questions resulting from a second site visit conducted on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. The original question deadline of July 1, 2026, has been superseded by this extension. Proposals are due July 15, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. EDT. Construction is anticipated to commence in September 2026, with substantial completion required within 16 months and final completion within 60 days thereafter.

The amendment contains no changes to pricing terms, set-asides, or other substantive contract requirements beyond the extended Q&A deadline. The original solicitation requires a minimum 15 percent minority business enterprise participation, a lump-sum contingency allowance of $10,000, bid surety equal to 5 percent of the cost proposal, and a contract administrative fee of 0.33 percent to be withheld from invoices. General liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, workers' compensation of $100,000, and automobile liability of $1,000,000 are mandatory. Liquidated damages are assessed at $400 per calendar day for delays beyond substantial completion. All contractor and subcontractor personnel must obtain background clearances and BCI certification for base access. Work is restricted to 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, as the site remains under full owner occupancy during construction.