Burial Vaults for Veterans Memorial Cemetery

The Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery is seeking a qualified vendor to supply concrete burial vaults through Request for Quotation RFQ26006278, which was posted on January 8, 2026, with a submission deadline of February 5, 2026, at 1:15 PM EST. The procurement covers five specific vault types: 30" burial vaults (570 units annually), cremation vaults (260 units annually), 32" burial vaults (3 units annually), 36" burial vaults (3 units annually), and child-size vaults (3 units annually). The initial contract term is three years, commencing July 1, 2026, with potential for two additional one-year renewal periods contingent on vendor performance and fund availability. Vendors must submit pricing as a single firm price per unit on an F.O.B. destination basis, with free inside delivery included. The procurement requires vendors to maintain specific insurance coverages, including $1,000,000 in general liability, $100,000 in workers' compensation, and $1,000,000 in automobile liability. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the Ocean State Procures system, with no alternative submission methods accepted.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must be registered in Ocean State Procures and comply with state certification, disclosure, and insurance requirements prior to submission. The State reserves the right to make single or multiple awards and may reject any or all bids. A contract administrative fee of 0.33% will be withheld from the total annual contract value at invoice payment. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the annual procurement volume suggests a moderate-sized contract, with approximately 839 total vaults required across different sizes each year. The procurement emphasizes that any manufacturer-level price declines must be reflected in reduced pricing to the State, indicating a commitment to cost-effectiveness and potential price negotiation throughout the contract term.