Repave parking lot & conrete sidewalks at east BAY health center - 2 old county

The Rhode Island Department of Administration, Division of Capitol Asset Management and Maintenance is soliciting quotes for a comprehensive parking lot repaving and concrete sidewalk replacement project at the East Bay Health Center, located at 2 Old County Road in Barrington, Rhode Island. The procurement (RFQ24003701) seeks qualified contractors to perform site improvements, including complete repaving of the parking lot area and full replacement of existing concrete sidewalks. Vendors must adhere to detailed specifications and project requirements, with construction expected to commence within 30 days of purchase order issuance, achieve substantial completion within 90 days, and finalize the project within 100 days of project start. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for January 22, 2024, at 10:00 AM EST at the facility's main entrance, with a vendor Q&A period running from January 15 to January 25, 2024. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Ocean State Procures system by February 12, 2024, at 10:00 AM EST. Evaluation criteria will focus on responsiveness, vendor qualifications, and compliance with state requirements, including prevailing wage laws and contractor registration.

The procurement encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with vendors required to submit an MBE Utilization Plan for review by the Division of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion. Prospective bidders must provide a 5% bid surety bond or certified check with their proposal, and the successful vendor will be required to furnish 100% payment and performance bonds prior to purchase order issuance. Insurance requirements include $1 million liability coverage, $100,000 workers compensation, and $1 million automobile liability. The contract will be executed using the AIA A104-2017 Standard Abbreviated Form of Agreement and will have an initial term of approximately one year, with potential renewal for up to an additional 12-month period based on vendor performance and funding availability. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the site improvement project suggests a substantial investment in infrastructure rehabilitation. The state reserves the right to make single or multiple awards and may reject any or all bids at its discretion.