DCAMM Construction Services for New Roof and RTU's at OSME

The Rhode Island Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) is requesting quotations for removal and disposal of the existing roof assembly and five rooftop mechanical units, and installation of a new roof assembly and mechanical rooftop units at the Office of State Medical Examiners in Cumberland, with proposals due July 21, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. A minimum 15% minority business enterprise participation is required. Vendors must be prequalified as Tier 1 public works contractors and maintain valid Rhode Island Contractors' Registration Board certificates.

The facility is a one-story, approximately 20,000 gross square foot mixed-use building at 900 Highland Corporate Drive, Suite 301, Cumberland, Rhode Island. The scope includes removal of the existing roof assembly down to the roof deck, installation of a new PVC membrane roof system with R-30 minimum insulation, replacement of five rooftop RTUs with packaged dual-fuel air-conditioning units, and associated mechanical, electrical, and fire-protection work. The project must comply with Rhode Island State Building Code (IBC 2021), Rhode Island Fire Safety Code (NFPA 1 and 101, 2021), International Energy Conservation Code (IECC 2024), and the RI Stretch Code for Commercial Construction (2018). The roof system must meet Factory Mutual Global standards. The facility operates 24 hours continuously during construction; contractors must maintain interior temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit and implement dust, noise, and pest control measures. Work hours are Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday–Sunday 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. subject to owner approval.

Construction commences August 3, 2026, with substantial completion required by April 2, 2027 and final completion by April 30, 2027. Liquidated damages are $250 per day for delays beyond substantial completion. The base bid includes $110,000 in allowances for wood blocking, steel deck repair, CMU repair, interior finishes, and unforeseen concealed conditions. Five alternates are available for painting, stair tower roof replacement, vapor barrier, thermal barrier, and warranty modifications. Vendors must submit a bid surety bond or certified check equal to 5% of proposed cost and provide 100% payment and performance bonds prior to purchase order issuance. Required insurance includes general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, workers' compensation of $100,000, and automobile liability of $1,000,000. A 0.33% contract administrative fee will be withheld from invoices. The non-mandatory pre-bid conference is July 2, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the project site. Questions are due July 10, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.