The Rhode Island Department of Administration, Division of Capitol Asset Management and Maintenance is seeking qualified vendors for exterior improvements to the Rhode Island Veterans Home located at 80 Metacom Avenue in Bristol County. The procurement, identified as RFQ24003604, involves comprehensive security and infrastructure enhancements including the installation of additional security gates, road and walkway improvements, communication elements, and landscaping. The project requires vendors to submit a base bid price that covers all specified work, with an additional $50,000 allowance for potential site repairs associated with existing conditions. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held virtually via Zoom on January 3, 2024, at 10:00 AM EST, with a vendor Q&A period running from December 20, 2023, to January 8, 2024. Proposals are due by January 24, 2024, at 10:00 AM EST, and must be submitted electronically through the Ocean State Procures system. The initial contract period will begin approximately March 2024 for one year, with an option to renew for an additional 12-month period. Construction is scheduled to start in Spring 2024, with substantial completion expected by Summer 2024, and liquidated damages of $250 per day will be assessed for delays beyond the substantial completion date.
The procurement encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and requires compliance with affirmative action and prevailing wage regulations. Vendors must provide a bid surety bond or certified check for 5% of their bid amount, and the successful bidder will be required to furnish 100% payment and performance bonds prior to contract award. Insurance requirements include $1 million in liability coverage, workers compensation, and automobile liability. An alternate bid is also requested for replacing a section of asphalt walkway with a concrete walkway near the historic tower. While the exact contract value is not specified, the solicitation indicates that the state reserves the right to make single or multiple awards. All steel products used in the project must be manufactured in the United States, and vendors must comply with domestic steel requirements, contractor registration, and other applicable state and local regulations. The procurement is open to qualified vendors who can demonstrate the technical expertise and capacity to complete the comprehensive exterior improvements at the Rhode Island Veterans Home.