Rhode Island Veterans Home Furnish and install 1250 kW standby generator

The State of Rhode Island is requesting quotes for furnishing and installing a complete 1250 kW standby power generation system at the Rhode Island Veterans Home, 480 Metacom Avenue, Bristol, with quotes due July 23, 2026, and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on July 25, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the loading dock.

The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, permits, and incidentals to deliver a fully operational turnkey system. The scope includes low-voltage power conductors and cables, grounding and bonding systems (with grounding resistance not to exceed 5 ohms), transfer switches, engine generators, vibration and seismic controls, electrical identification systems, conduit systems, ground rods, handholes, and concrete-encased ductbank for 600V or less. All electrical work must use copper conductors and comply with the National Electrical Code and referenced standards. The engineer of record is Andre Gill Engineering, LLC. Engineering drawings dated April 28, 2026 and detailed specifications are attached and govern the technical requirements.

The contractor must submit substitution requests at least 10 days prior to bid receipt; any substitutions discovered during construction must be submitted within 14 days of discovery. Preconstruction and progress meetings are mandatory. Submittal review timelines are 15 days for initial review (excluding delivery time), with additional time for consultant and authority-having-jurisdiction approvals. The contractor is responsible for final connections to all equipment, operation and maintenance manuals in commercial-quality three-ring binders with tabbed dividers, demonstration and training sessions on installed systems, and delivery of closeout documents including warranties, bonds, and project record documents. All products must be new unless otherwise specified. A waste management plan is required throughout the project.