DEM-NBNEER Survey Equipment

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and the Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (NBNERR) have issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ22001451) seeking bids for specialized survey equipment, specifically an EOS Arrow Gold + Bundle. The procurement encompasses 16 line items including an EOS Arrow Gold RTK GNSS Receiver with Serial port, a Triple Frequency GNSS/L Band Antenna, mounting plates, cables, battery packs, chargers, hard-shell case, and related accessories. The solicitation requires vendors to submit electronic proposals through the Ocean State Procures system by June 28, 2022, at 2:00 PM GMT, with a vendor Q&A period running from May 31 to June 13, 2022. Vendors must register in the Ocean State Procures system to participate and must provide proof of insurance, including $1,000,000 in liability coverage and workers compensation insurance. The equipment will be delivered to the NBNERR located on Prudence Island, Rhode Island, with Free on Board (FOB) Destination terms. Vendors are allowed to submit alternative products for consideration, and the contract will be awarded to the most responsive and responsible bidder in accordance with Rhode Island state procurement regulations.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types were identified in the solicitation documents. The RFQ does not indicate the presence of incumbent vendors or specify any existing infrastructure requiring integration. While the total estimated contract value is not disclosed, the procurement appears to be a one-time equipment purchase rather than an ongoing service contract. The solicitation requires vendors to complete various certification forms addressing licensing, insurance, conflict of interest, and compliance with state laws. Vendors must also disclose any prior suspensions, debarments, or terminated contracts. Payment terms are to be specified by the vendor, and the contract includes a 2-year warranty requirement for the equipment (with a 90-day warranty for batteries). The procurement is open to all vendors who can meet the specified requirements and demonstrate the ability to provide the requested survey equipment.