DEM Marine Fisheries, Fort Wetherill Wetlab Pump Replacement

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM), Marine Fisheries division is seeking a qualified vendor to replace a pump in the Wetlab located at Fort Wetherill in Jamestown, Newport County, Rhode Island. This Request for Quotation (RFQ22001365) requires vendors to submit electronic proposals through the Ocean State Procures system by June 1, 2022, at 10:00 AM EDT. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for May 16, 2022, at 11:00 AM EST at 3 Ft Wetherill Road Building B, Jamestown, and vendor attendance is required to be eligible for proposal submission. The project's vendor Q&A period runs from May 4, 2022, at 1:15 PM EDT until May 18, 2022, at 5:00 PM EDT, with the initial contract period expected to begin approximately June 1, 2022. Vendors must provide specific insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in general liability per occurrence, $100,000 in workers compensation per accident, and $1,000,000 in automobile liability per occurrence. Successful vendors must possess all necessary Rhode Island licenses and permits to perform the work and comply with all applicable state and local regulations.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types were explicitly mentioned in the solicitation documents. The RFQ does not identify any incumbent vendors or provide details about existing infrastructure requiring integration. While the exact budget or award value is not specified, the procurement is for a single pump replacement at the Marine Fisheries Wetlab. The state reserves the right to make single or multiple awards and may reject any or all bids at its discretion. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be determined by the vendor. Vendors will be evaluated based on responsiveness, responsibility, and compliance with the solicitation requirements. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the Ocean State Procures system, with no alternative submission methods accepted.