RIC Wayfinding Signage Project

Rhode Island College is seeking proposals for the RIC Wayfinding Signage Project through a Request for Quotation (RFQ25005414) to install comprehensive freestanding signage across its campus located in Providence County. The project encompasses signage for buildings, parking lots, street signs, and miscellaneous locations, with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for April 23, 2025, at 9 am in the Welcome Center Room 402. Vendors must submit comprehensive documentation, including a bid surety bond or certified check for 5% of their proposal value, and register in the Ocean State Procures system. The project timeline requires construction to begin immediately upon purchase order receipt, with substantial completion targeted for July 31, 2025, and final completion by August 15, 2025. Bid evaluation will focus on responsiveness and vendor responsibility, with the State reserving the right to make multiple awards. Key submission deadlines include a proposal due date of May 9, 2025, and vendors must maintain $1,000,000 in liability coverage.

The solicitation includes specific requirements for vendor qualifications, with mandatory compliance with state affirmative action requirements and various certification and disclosure obligations. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, vendors must meet comprehensive state procurement guidelines. The project includes a $10,000 allowance for disposal of old signage and unforeseen installation conditions, with liquidated damages of $200 per day for project delays. Vendors will be required to provide 100% payment and performance bonds, indicating a significant financial commitment to the project. The comprehensive nature of the RFQ suggests the State is seeking experienced signage installation contractors capable of managing a complex campus-wide wayfinding project. Although specific budget ranges are not detailed, the inclusion of allowances and bonding requirements implies a substantial project scope with potential significant financial investment.