DEM OPM Burlingame Campground Bathhouse Replacements

The State of Rhode Island, through the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and Division of Purchases, is seeking Owner's Representative Services (OPM) for a comprehensive project at Burlingame Campground in Charlestown, Rhode Island. The procurement involves demolishing six existing bathhouses and constructing new facilities, along with installing an onsite wastewater treatment system (OWTS). Vendors must provide full-service project management, including overseeing the demolition, construction, and systems integration processes. The Request for Proposals (RFP24004394) requires vendors to submit detailed technical proposals demonstrating their expertise in managing complex infrastructure renovation projects. Evaluation criteria will include technical merit, cost effectiveness, and proposed ISBE (Minority/Women/Disability Business Enterprise) participation rates. The solicitation was released on June 12, 2024, with a vendor question and answer period running from June 12 to June 25, 2024, and proposal submissions due by July 11, 2024 at 5:30 PM GMT. The initial contract period is set to begin in September 2024 and will run for three years, with an option to renew for an additional 12-month period based on vendor performance and funding availability.

The state strongly encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Disability Business Enterprises (DisBEs), with vendors being scored and awarded points based on their proposed ISBE utilization rates. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the Ocean State Procures system, and vendors are required to register on this platform to be eligible for award. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including $1,000,000 in general liability coverage, $100,000 in workers compensation, $1,000,000 in automobile liability, and $2,000,000 in professional liability coverage. While the exact contract value is not specified in the documentation, vendors will be expected to provide pricing through separate cost proposals, with the lowest cost proposal receiving maximum points in the evaluation process. The state reserves the right to cancel the procurement at any time and to award the contract based on the most advantageous proposal, considering technical qualifications, cost, and ISBE participation, rather than solely on price.