DCAMM - Lighting Project at Zambarano Hospital and University Fields Facility

The State of Rhode Island, specifically the Department of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM), is seeking qualified vendors to perform a comprehensive lighting upgrade project at two state facilities: Zambarano Hospital in Pascoag and the University Fields Facility in Kingston. The Request for Quotation (RFQ23002524) calls for converting existing lighting fixtures to LED across a total of 133,500 square feet of facility space, with the primary objectives of improving security and supporting the Governor's Executive Order 15-17 on energy efficiency. Vendors must submit electronic proposals through the Ocean State Procures system by April 17, 2023, at 1:00 PM EDT, with a vendor Q&A period running from March 17 to March 30, 2023. Non-mandatory pre-bid conferences are scheduled for March 27, 2023, at 10:00 AM at Zambarano Hospital and March 28, 2023, at 10:00 AM at the University Fields Facility. Prospective bidders are required to provide a base bid price that includes all work specifications, bond costs, allowances, and addenda, and must submit a 5% bid surety bond or certified check with their proposal.

The procurement includes specific requirements for vendor participation, with a mandatory 10% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation goal. Vendors must be registered with the Rhode Island Contractors' Registration Board and maintain valid contractor licenses throughout the contract term. The successful bidder will be required to provide 100% payment and performance bonds from a surety licensed in Rhode Island prior to contract award. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including $1,000,000 in liability coverage per occurrence, workers compensation coverage, and automobile liability coverage. While no specific contract value or budget range is explicitly stated in the solicitation documents, vendors should be prepared to provide pricing for a full LED lighting conversion across both facilities. The State reserves the right to make single or multiple awards and will evaluate proposals based on responsiveness, vendor responsibility, and compliance with all specified requirements. Prevailing wage requirements will apply to this public works project, and all proposals must strictly adhere to the state's procurement guidelines.