CCRI Campus Pole Banners

The State of Rhode Island, Department of Purchases, is requesting quotations on behalf of Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) for custom pole banners and installation hardware under RFQ27007030, with responses due October 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. A minimum 15% MBE and WBE participation requirement applies to the contract dollar value.

The scope comprises 156 custom banners measuring 30 × 92 inches, printed in full color using dye dispersion on Marine Acrylic (Sunbrella) material with 3.5-inch pole hems, top and bottom grommets, and 3 different designs featuring 6 images total; 156 sets of 30-inch single banner brackets with epoxied fiberglass arms and stainless steel bands; and 624 additional 39-inch heavy-duty stainless steel bands (39 inches × 5/8 inches) for high-torque installation. All equipment must carry a 60-month warranty against failure. Vendors must provide itemized fixed lump-sum pricing covering pole banners, bracket sets, stainless steel bands, printing setup, and author alterations, with all shipping and inside delivery included on an F.O.B. destination basis. A 0.33% contract administrative fee will be withheld from invoices.

The initial contract term is 12 months from award, with one optional 12-month renewal contingent on vendor performance and fund availability. Required insurance includes general liability ($1 million combined single limit per occurrence), workers' compensation ($100,000 each accident), automobile liability ($1 million combined single limit), and crime insurance ($500,000 per occurrence or 50% of contract amount, whichever is greater). Vendors must be pre-registered in the Ocean State Procures electronic procurement system before submission. The Q&A deadline is October 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. Jonathan Nadeau (401-574-8133) is the procurement buyer. For public works projects, the selected vendor must execute a Rhode Island custom AIA contract.