DCAMM Valuation Appraisal of Two Rhode Island State Battle Flags

The Rhode Island Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) is seeking quotes from qualified historic artifacts/textiles appraisers to provide valuation services for two Revolutionary War battle flags. This Request for Quotation (RFQ24004115) is specifically targeting professional appraisers with expertise in historical military textiles and artifact valuation. The primary deliverable is a comprehensive valuation assessment of two specific battle flags, with the goal of determining their historical and monetary worth. Vendors must be registered in the Ocean State Procures system to submit responses and must provide detailed professional credentials demonstrating their qualifications in historical artifact appraisal. The solicitation period runs from April 15, 2024, to April 22, 2024, with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for April 18, 2024, via Zoom. The vendor question and answer period is limited to April 15-19, 2024, and all proposals must be submitted electronically through the state's procurement system. The initial contract period will commence approximately May 1, 2024, and will run for one year.

The procurement strongly encourages participation from minority and women-owned businesses (MBEs/WBEs) in accordance with Rhode Island General Law 37-14.1-1, requiring submission of an MBE Utilization Plan for each contract award. Vendors must maintain specific insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in liability insurance per occurrence, workers compensation insurance, and automobile liability insurance. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the state reserves the right to make single or multiple awards based on the submitted proposals. The RFQ does not specify a precise estimated contract value or budget range for the appraisal services. Vendors must complete a comprehensive Vendor Certification Questionnaire, which includes disclosing potential conflicts of interest, legal issues, and compliance with state regulations. Delivery of the final valuation will be to the Department of Administration Central Services located at One Capitol Hill, 2nd Floor, in Providence, Rhode Island.