RIANG EV Charging Stations at Joint Force Headquarters, Camp Fogarty

The Rhode Island Army National Guard (RIANG) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ24003620) to procure and install seven turn-key electric vehicle charging stations at the Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) located at Camp Fogarty in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. The specific charging stations required are Level II ChargePoint EVSE CT-4021 Dual Port Bollard Mount Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, with a comprehensive installation requirement that includes full turn-key deployment. Vendors must submit detailed proposals electronically through the Ocean State Procures system by February 9, 2024, at 11:00 AM EST, with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for December 19, 2023, at 10:00 AM at the JFHQ site. The contract period will commence approximately March 1, 2023, for one year, with specific performance milestones including construction start within one month of purchase order issuance, substantial completion within six months, and final completion within eight months. Qualified vendors must provide a bid surety bond or certified check for 5% of their cost proposal and demonstrate the capability to furnish 100% payment and performance bonds, along with comprehensive insurance coverage including $1,000,000 liability per occurrence.

The procurement includes specific requirements for minority business enterprise (MBE) participation, with vendors required to submit an MBE Utilization Plan for review and potential award. Vendors must maintain valid Rhode Island contractor registration and comply with prevailing wage requirements throughout the contract term. Liquidated damages of $100 per day will be assessed for delays beyond the substantial completion date, and all steel products must be manufactured in the United States. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the solicitation indicates that the State reserves the right to make single or multiple awards based on responsiveness and responsibility. The procurement does not explicitly state a total contract value or budget range, but requires vendors to submit a single, firm, fixed price for the complete installation of the seven charging stations. Additional compliance requirements include affirmative action policies, domestic steel product usage, and maintenance of appropriate licensing and insurance throughout the contract period.