RIDOT Backhoes for Maintenance Division

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ24004053) seeking to procure eight (8) 4x4 backhoes for its Maintenance Division. The solicitation is open from April 8, 2024, to May 6, 2024, with a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for April 24, 2024, at 1:30 PM EST, located at 360 Lincoln Ave, Warwick, RI 02886. Interested vendors must submit their proposals electronically through the Ocean State Procures system, with a vendor question period running from April 8, 2024, at 10:15 AM EDT through April 26, 2024, at 5:00 PM EDT. All vendors are required to provide detailed product specifications with their bid proposals, even when bidding brand-specified items. The procurement requires a single, firm unit price that will serve as the maximum price during the agreement period, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board (FOB) destination, including inside delivery at no extra cost.

The solicitation strongly emphasizes Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation, requiring vendors to comply with Rhode Island General Law 37-14.1-1 and submit an MBE Utilization Plan for review and approval by the Division of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion for each award issued. Vendors must maintain specific insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in liability per occurrence, $100,000 in workers compensation per accident, and $1,000,000 in automobile liability per occurrence. To be eligible, vendors must register in the Ocean State Procures system and cannot submit proposals via email, mail, fax, or hand delivery. While no specific award value or budget range is explicitly stated, the state reserves the right to make single or multiple awards and may reject any or all bids. The procurement is open to all vendors capable of meeting the specified requirements and insurance standards, with a focus on promoting diversity and competitive pricing for the RIDOT Maintenance Division's equipment needs.