Lighting project Zambrano Hospital and DEM Marine Base

The State of Rhode Island has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ22001114) for a comprehensive lighting retrofit project targeting two specific locations: the Zambarano Hospital Campus in Pascoag and the DEM Marine Base in North Kingstown. The procurement seeks a turnkey installation of 180 lighting fixtures, which includes replacing existing fixtures with LED technology at the Zambarano Hospital Campus Power Plant and the DEM Marine Base. The DEM Marine Base facility is a two-story, approximately 5,000 square foot building requiring systematic fixture replacement. Vendor responsibilities include providing all labor, materials, and necessary equipment for a complete installation. The solicitation was released on March 11, 2022, with responses due by April 19, 2022, at 2:00 PM EDT. Two non-mandatory pre-bid conferences were scheduled: March 23, 2022, at 10:00 AM at Zambarano Hospital and March 24, 2022, at noon at the DEM Marine Base. The anticipated contract period spans from May 1, 2022, to April 30, 2023, with construction expected to start 30 days after purchase order issuance, substantial completion targeted within 10 months, and final completion within 12 months.

The state has implemented specific requirements to promote diversity and inclusive procurement practices, mandating a minimum 10% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation in the total contract value. Vendors must be registered in the Ocean State Procures system and comply with Rhode Island's prevailing wage requirements, affirmative action policies, and specific insurance specifications, including $1,000,000 liability coverage, workers compensation, and automobile liability insurance. Liquidated damages are set at $100 per day for project delays. The state reserves the right to make single or multiple awards and to reject any or all bids. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project involving 180 fixtures across two facilities suggests a substantial investment. All proposal submissions must be made electronically through the Ocean State Procures system, with no alternative submission methods accepted. The procurement emphasizes a comprehensive, fixed-price approach, with no additional costs permitted beyond the base bid for labor and materials.