Roof Replacement at 3445 Post Road facility (Group Home)

The Rhode Island Department of Administration, Division of Capitol Asset Management and Maintenance is seeking a qualified contractor to perform a complete roof replacement at a group home facility located at 3445 Post Road in Warwick, Rhode Island. The procurement is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) with the solicitation period running from September 5, 2023, to October 10, 2023, at 10:00 AM EDT. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 12, 2023, at 9:45 AM EST at the project site, with a vendor Q&A period from September 5 to September 15, 2023. The project requires a comprehensive roof replacement, with specific timeline requirements including construction start within 30 days of purchase order issuance, substantial completion within 90 days, and final completion within 100 days of project start. Contractors must submit a base bid price to perform all specified work, including the cost of bonds, and provide predetermined unit prices for potential change orders. Qualification requirements include valid Rhode Island contractor registration, compliance with prevailing wage laws, and the ability to provide necessary insurance coverage, including $1 million in liability and automobile insurance.

The solicitation includes a mandatory Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation requirement of at least 10% of the total contract value, with preference given to MBE and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) certified firms. Contractors must submit a bid surety bond or certified check for 5% of the bid amount and will be required to furnish 100% payment and performance bonds prior to purchase order issuance. The initial contract period is approximately one year, with the potential for up to 12 additional months of renewal based on vendor performance and availability of funds. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project involves a complete roof replacement at a group home facility, suggesting a significant capital investment. The State reserves the right to make single or multiple awards and to reject any or all bids. All steel products used in the project must be manufactured in the United States, and the contract will utilize the AIA A104-2017 Standard Abbreviated Form of Agreement with State of Rhode Island modifications.