RIVMC Granite Section Markers

The Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery (RIVMC) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ22001131) to procure 23 custom granite section markers for cemetery use. The markers are highly specific, requiring 6" x 6" x 60" bollards with pyramid-shaped tops and flat bottoms, featuring precisely engineered specifications for lettering and design. Each marker must have recessed letters and numbers on all four sides, 3/8" deep, filled with black lithochrome paint using Palatino Bold font at 4" height. The pyramid top must be 1 1/4" to 1 1/2" high, with lettering positioned 2" to 2 1/2" from the base and 2 1/2" spacing between characters. The solicitation was posted on March 16, 2022, with a vendor Q&A period running from March 16 to March 22, 2022, and proposal responses due by April 6, 2022, at 3:30 PM GMT. Vendors must be registered in the Ocean State Procures system and submit proposals electronically, with delivery of the markers to be made Free On Board Destination to the RI Veterans Cemetery in Exeter, RI.

The RFQ does not specify any explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for specific types of enterprises. Vendors must possess all required licenses and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in general liability per occurrence, $100,000 in workers compensation per accident, and $1,000,000 in automobile liability per occurrence. No incumbent vendor is mentioned, and no specific budget range or estimated total contract value is provided in the documentation. The State of Rhode Island reserves the right to make single or multiple awards and may reject any or all bids at its discretion. Notably, the solicitation strictly limits reimbursement to parts and labor, explicitly excluding travel expenses, meals, mileage, and other out-of-pocket costs. Vendors must also comply with state laws and regulations, including reporting requirements for political contributions.