RIVMC Columbarium Expansion CW-4 Phase II Construction

The Rhode Island Office of Veterans Services has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ24004272) for the RIVMC Columbarium Expansion CW-4 Phase II Construction project at the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery. The procurement seeks a qualified vendor to perform comprehensive demolition, site preparation, and construction services, including the construction of six columbarium walls, sidewalks, plazas, landscaping, irrigation, stormwater drainage systems, and utility rerouting. Key project deliverables include water main relocation, underground utility rerouting for electric lines, and complete site infrastructure development. The project is structured with two distinct construction milestones: Milestone I with substantial completion by October 15, 2025, and final completion by December 15, 2025; and Milestone II with substantial completion by July 3, 2026, and final completion by September 2, 2026. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for May 30, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the RIVMC Administration Building in Exeter, with vendor questions accepted from May 16 to June 5, 2024. Proposals are due by July 10, 2024, at 11:30 AM EDT, and vendors must submit a bid surety bond or certified check for 5% of their cost proposal.

Vendors must be prequalified by the Rhode Island Division of Purchases for public works projects valued at $1,000,000 or higher and maintain valid contractor registration throughout the contract term. While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly mentioned, the solicitation requires compliance with affirmative action regulations and prevailing wage laws. The contract includes a $15,000 allowance for testing and inspections, with liquidated damages set at $1,500 per day for project delays. Successful bidders must provide 100% payment and performance bonds and maintain specific insurance coverages, including $1 million in general liability, $100,000 in workers' compensation, and $1 million in automobile liability. The initial contract period will begin in Fall 2024 for two years, with an option to renew for one additional 12-month period based on vendor performance and funding availability. An optional Add Alternate 1 is included for a flagpole plaza, flagpoles, and hardscape work, providing potential additional scope for qualified vendors. While a specific total project budget was not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the project and the required qualifications suggest a significant infrastructure investment for the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery.