DOH - Lumber Material Purchase

The Rhode Island Department of Health has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ22001430) seeking lumber and construction materials for building lifeguard chairs with shade coverings at two state beaches: Burlingame State Campground and Fisherman's Memorial State Park. The procurement specifically requires materials for seven total chairs, with four chairs' worth of supplies to be delivered to Burlingame and three chairs' worth to Fisherman's Memorial. The RFQ details 16 line items including various pressure-treated lumber dimensions (2x6, 2x4, 4x4, 5/4x6), galvanized hardware, carriage bolts, hex nuts, washers, CDX plywood, roofing shingles, drip edge, and specialized screws. Vendors must submit proposals electronically through the Ocean State Procures system by May 27, 2022, at 10:00 AM EDT, with all materials required to be delivered by June 20, 2022. The contract period will commence approximately June 1, 2022, and last for one month. Evaluation criteria include vendor responsiveness, responsibility, and the ability to meet detailed material specifications. Vendors must provide a single, firm unit price for each line item, with pricing to be F.O.B. destination and including inside delivery.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the solicitation documents. The RFQ did not list any incumbent vendors or require integration with existing infrastructure. Vendors must be registered in the Ocean State Procures system and maintain specific insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in general liability, workers compensation, and automobile liability insurance. While no precise award value or budget range was provided, the solicitation allows the state to make single or multiple awards and reserves the right to reject any or all bids. The state may also solicit separate pricing for extra-large orders. Vendors must complete a comprehensive certification form covering disclosures, ownership information, and compliance with state laws and regulations. The contract is subject to the availability of funds, with any awards extending beyond the current fiscal year contingent on continued funding.