Steam and condensate return distribution piping system upgrades

The Rhode Island Department of Capital Assets and Maintenance (DCAMM) is seeking qualified firms to provide comprehensive design, build, and construction services for steam and condensate return distribution piping system upgrades at the John O. Pastore Center in Cranston, Rhode Island. The procurement involves selecting a contractor to upgrade select sections of high- and low-pressure steam and condensate return distribution piping systems, with key deliverables including detailed design documentation, construction implementation, and system modifications. Potential bidders must demonstrate technical expertise in complex mechanical infrastructure projects and submit comprehensive proposals that include separate technical, cost, and ISBE participation components. The solicitation period runs from August 15, 2024, to April 1, 2025, with multiple non-mandatory pre-bid conferences scheduled, including dates on August 28, 2024, and February 17, 2025. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical qualifications, cost proposals, and ISBE participation, with points awarded for the lowest cost submission and highest minority/women/disability business enterprise utilization rates. The initial contract period is anticipated to begin in October 2024 and will span approximately 48 months, with potential for two additional 12-month renewal periods contingent on vendor performance and funding availability.

The procurement strongly encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Disability Business Enterprises (DisBEs), with specific scoring mechanisms that award points based on proposed ISBE utilization rates. Vendors must register in the Ocean State Procures electronic procurement system and provide 100% payment and performance bonds from a surety licensed in Rhode Island prior to contract award. Required insurance includes $1 million in general liability coverage, workers compensation, $1 million in automobile liability, and $2 million in professional liability coverage. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the infrastructure upgrade suggests a significant investment in modernizing the steam and condensate distribution systems. The project will require compliance with prevailing wage requirements and domestic steel regulations, and contractors must maintain valid Rhode Island contractor registration throughout the contract term. Successful vendors will be expected to integrate their proposed upgrades with existing infrastructure at the John O. Pastore Center, demonstrating technical adaptability and systemic understanding of the facility's mechanical requirements.