RIC Biotechnology Lab Renovations Fogarty Life Science

The State of Rhode Island, specifically through the Division of Purchases, is seeking competitive quotes for the RIC Biotechnology Lab Renovations project at the Fogarty Life Science building located at Rhode Island College in Providence County. The procurement is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for an interior renovation project involving minor demolition and new construction of existing laboratory spaces. Key project deliverables include substantial completion of renovations by July 30, 2023, and final project completion by August 15, 2023. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through the Ocean State Procures system by April 7, 2023, at 2:30 PM EDT, with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for March 17, 2023, at 9:00 AM in the Alumni/Visitors Center. Vendor questions will be accepted from March 7 to March 23, 2023. Required qualifications include being registered with the Rhode Island Contractors' Registration Board, maintaining valid contractor certifications, and complying with prevailing wage requirements. The project will utilize AIA contract documents A101-2017 and A201-2007 with State of Rhode Island modifications, and includes a $30,000 allowance for potentially unforeseen conditions discovered during demolition.

The procurement includes specific set-aside and participation requirements, mandating a minimum of 10% participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women Business Enterprises (WBEs). Vendors must maintain specific insurance coverages, including $1,000,000 in general liability, workers compensation, and automobile liability insurance. All steel products used in the project must be manufactured in the United States. Contractors bidding on the project valued at $1,000,000 or higher must be prequalified by the Division of Purchases. While no specific incumbent vendors are listed, the project is funded by the State of Rhode Island and will require compliance with state affirmative action laws and contractor registration regulations. Liquidated damages of $500 per day will be assessed for delays beyond the substantial completion date. The State reserves the right to make single or multiple awards and to reject any or all bids, with contract awards subject to the availability of funds and contingent on fiscal year budgetary constraints.