Commissioning Agent Services for Barrington Schools Construction Projects

The Barrington Public School Department is seeking qualifications and pricing proposals from RI MPA 462 pre-approved firms to provide third-party Commissioning Agent services for construction projects at four schools: Barrington High School, Sowams School, Primrose Hill School, and Nayatt School. The procurement is a Request for Qualifications and Proposals (RFQ/P) #25006, issued under Rhode Island Master Purchase Agreement 462, with sealed proposals due by January 9, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. The primary objective is to ensure compliance with Rhode Island Department of Education's (RIDE) Necessity of Construction Guidelines for Stages III and IV and meet NE-CHPS v3.1 standards. The scope of work encompasses three key phases: RIDE Design Reviews, Construction Commissioning, and Project Closeout/Post-Occupancy, with specific deliverables including design document reviews, system testing, training participation, commissioning plan and report development, and a 10-month post-occupancy review. A non-mandatory virtual pre-bid conference is scheduled for December 18, 2024, and proposal evaluation will be based on costs and the merits of the proposer, with the ultimate goal of verifying that building elements and systems are designed, installed, and calibrated to operate as intended.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The district intends to award the contract to a single prime contractor and requires breakout pricing for each school project, with alternate pricing requested for additional services such as commissioning of exterior irrigation systems, testing for low EMF wiring, and commissioning of onsite renewables. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the project involves comprehensive commissioning services across four school facilities. The contract period is expected to begin in January 2024, and the selected Commissioning Agent will be responsible for ensuring optimal energy performance and system functionality. Proposing firms must be pre-approved under the Rhode Island Master Purchase Agreement 462, indicating a pre-qualification process has already been completed. The comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant scope of work that will require technical expertise in building systems, energy performance, and educational facility infrastructure.