ESH - zambarano north one unit ventilator patient suite renovovation

The Rhode Island Department of Administration, Division of Capitol Asset Management and Maintenance is seeking qualified construction firms to perform a comprehensive renovation of the Zambarano North One Ventilator Patient Suite at the Eleanor Slater Hospital located in Pascoag, Rhode Island. The procurement is a Request for Quotation (RFQ23002657) for construction services with a specific focus on renovating the ventilator unit, which includes multiple system upgrades and condition improvements. The project encompasses six distinct allowance categories totaling $250,000, including $20,000 for hazardous material testing/abatement, $60,000 each for plumbing, mechanical, and electrical system conditions, and $25,000 each for fire protection and IT/communications system conditions. The solicitation requires vendors to submit a base bid price covering all specified work, including bond costs, with construction scheduled to begin May 15, 2023, and achieve substantial completion by November 30, 2023, with final completion by December 15, 2023. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for April 4, 2023, at 11:00 AM EST at the project site, and vendor questions will be accepted from March 30, 2023, through April 5, 2023, with proposals due by April 12, 2023, at 1:00 PM EDT.

The procurement includes specific requirements for minority and women-owned business enterprise (MBE/WBE) participation, with a minimum 10% participation goal for the contract value. Bidders must provide a 5% bid surety bond or certified check with their proposal, and the successful contractor will be required to furnish 100% payment and performance bonds prior to contract award. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including $1 million in general liability coverage, workers' compensation, and automobile liability. Liquidated damages are set at $1,000 per day for delays beyond the substantial completion date. The initial contract term is one year, with the potential for one additional 12-month renewal based on vendor performance and funding availability. The project will require compliance with prevailing wage requirements, Rhode Island contractor registration, and submission of two specific AIA contract documents: A101-2017 Standard Form of Agreement and A201-2017 General Conditions of the Contract for Construction. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the state reserves the right to make single or multiple awards and to reject any or all bids at its discretion.