DEM Landscaping Maintenance Services for Various RI State Park Locations

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, Division of Parks and Recreation (RIDEM) issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) 26006464 on March 24, 2026, seeking qualified vendors to provide comprehensive landscaping and maintenance services at various state park locations throughout Rhode Island. The procurement encompasses ongoing landscaping and grounds maintenance operations across multiple sites, with services delivered on a 24-hour call, 7-days-per-week basis at fixed hourly flat rates. Vendors must maintain extensive insurance coverage including general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), workers' compensation ($100,000), automobile liability ($1,000,000), employee dishonesty ($50,000), inland marine tool and equipment coverage ($1,000,000), and umbrella/excess liability ($1,000,000). The contract will be awarded for an initial three-year term upon purchase order issuance, with potential renewal for up to two additional 12-month periods contingent upon vendor performance and fund availability. All bids must be submitted electronically through the Ocean State Procures platform (www.ridop.ri.gov) by April 14, 2026, at 1:15 PM EDT, with vendor questions accepted through April 7, 2026, at 1:15 PM EDT. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on April 1, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST at Goddard Memorial State Park Beach Parking Lot in Warwick, Rhode Island. The State reserves the right to make one or multiple awards and reject any or all bids at its sole discretion.

Vendors responding to this solicitation must be registered in the Ocean State Procures system prior to submission and comply with minority business enterprise (MBE) participation requirements, with a minimum of 15% of the total contract value designated for award to MBEs in accordance with Rhode Island General Law 37-14.1. Bid prices shall be net F.O.B. destination and include inside delivery at no additional cost, with all costs encompassing administrative expenses, overhead, travel, and profit. A contract administrative fee of 0.33% will be withheld from all invoices effective January 1, 2026. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation materials; potential vendors should contact RIDEM or review the complete RFQ documentation through the Ocean State Procures platform for detailed scope information, specific park locations, and estimated service requirements that would inform pricing decisions.