REPAVING PARKING AREAS AT THE ZAMBARANO CAMPUS and LIGHT IMPROVEMENTS

The State of Rhode Island, through Ocean State Procures, is soliciting a Request for Quotation (RFQ26005792) for repaving parking areas and implementing light improvements at the Zambarano Campus, located in Providence County and Providence City. The procurement covers comprehensive site upgrades including parking area repaving, site lighting enhancements, and auxiliary parking area patching, with a base bid and five additional alternates addressing drive section pavements, concrete ramp installation, decorative lighting, and supplemental landscaping. Vendors must be prequalified by the Division of Purchases at Tier 1 and submit bids electronically through Ocean State Procures by August 25, 2025. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST at the Zambarano Campus. The project's initial contract period is anticipated to begin in September 2025, with potential for a 12-month renewal contingent on vendor performance and fund availability. Evaluation criteria will include comprehensive insurance coverage, with vendors required to provide $1,000,000 in liability insurance, workers compensation, and automobile liability documentation.

The procurement includes specific minority business enterprise participation requirements mandating that a minimum of 15% of the project's dollar value be awarded to minority-owned businesses. Vendors must submit a bid surety bond or certified check and comply with various certification requirements, including disclosures about previous government contracts, environmental violations, and potential conflicts of interest. The solicitation includes specific allowances for rock excavation and imposes liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for project delays. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, the procurement appears designed to upgrade existing campus infrastructure through competitive bidding. Though a specific budget range is not provided, the comprehensive nature of the project—involving multiple alternates for paving, lighting, and landscaping improvements—suggests a substantial investment. Potential bidders should carefully review the full solicitation document and ensure they meet all prequalification, insurance, and minority business enterprise participation requirements before submitting their proposals.