DEM Blackstone River State Park Visitor Center Maintenance of Terrazzo Floor

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is requesting quotations for terrazzo floor maintenance services at Blackstone River State Park Visitor Center in Lincoln, with responses due September 3, 2026 by 1:15 p.m. EDT. This is a rebid of RFQ27006874. Minority business enterprise participation of at least 15% of contract value is required under Rhode Island law.

The scope encompasses weekly (52 applications annually), monthly (12 applications annually), and annual (1 application annually) maintenance of a 3,648-square-foot terrazzo floor, including deep cleaning, honing, sealing, polishing, and mechanical diamond polishing. All chemical products must be pH-neutral and UL-listed or NFSI-certified; acids, alkaline cleaners, ammonia, and bleach are prohibited. Services must occur Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., with annual services performed after 6:00 p.m. in August. Vendors must maintain trained personnel, deploy "Wet Floor" signage, provide Safety Data Sheets for all chemicals, and maintain an on-site logbook signed by both vendor and RIDEM representatives after each shift. Vendors must submit staff qualifications with resumes and organizational chart, minimum three relevant client references, and a comprehensive cost proposal on the supplied Excel sheet with hourly rates and separate overtime rates.

The initial contract period runs three years from purchase-order issuance (September 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029) with options to renew for up to two additional 12-month periods based on vendor performance and fund availability. Prevailing wage compliance under Rhode Island General Laws 37-13-1 et seq. is required. Required insurance includes general liability ($1 million per occurrence), workers' compensation ($100,000 each accident), automobile liability ($1 million), and professional liability ($2 million per occurrence). A 0.33% contract administrative fee will be withheld from vendor invoices. Only parts and labor are reimbursable; travel, meals, and mileage are not. Responses must be submitted electronically through Ocean State Procures at www.ridop.ri.gov; all vendors must register in that system prior to submission.