RIARNG Site Improvements and Cold Storage Building

The Rhode Island Army National Guard (RIARNG) is seeking a construction vendor for site improvements and a cold storage building project located at the Middletown Readiness Center. The comprehensive procurement involves constructing a metal-framed building, implementing new paving around the proposed structure, milling and repaving the northwestern parking lot, and executing stormwater management improvements. The project includes a base bid and three specific alternates: (1) metal building and foundation construction, (2) installation of a desiccant-type dehumidification system, and (3) athletic field underdrain installation with fine grading, loam, and seeding. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for May 11, 2023, at 9:30 AM, with proposals due by June 12, 2023, at 1:00 PM EDT. The contract term is one year, with potential renewal for an additional year based on vendor performance and funding availability. Construction must commence within two weeks of contract award, with substantial completion required within ten months for the full project or six months for base bid work. Liquidated damages are set at $285 per day for delays beyond the specified completion timeline.

The procurement requires a 5% bid surety bond or certified check, and the successful bidder must provide 100% payment and performance bonds. The project mandates a minimum of 10% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation, with vendors required to comply with prevailing wage requirements and Rhode Island's contractor registration regulations. Two specific allowances are included: $5,000 for electrical work related to gate operator/driver installation and $5,000 for life safety devices installation. Vendors must maintain specific insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in liability coverage, $100,000 in workers' compensation, and $1,000,000 in automobile liability. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the complexity of the project and the multiple alternate bids suggest a substantial investment in infrastructure improvements. All bid submissions must be processed through the Ocean State Procures online platform, and the state reserves the right to make one or multiple awards based on their evaluation of the proposals.