Supply, Deliver & Install two (2) Kilns located at Smithfield High School
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 25226
- State
- Rhode Island
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- NIGP codes
- UNSPSC codes
- 73120000 Metal and mineral industries
- 60121000 Art
- 73160000 Machinery and transport equipment manufacture
- 73170000 Manufacture of electrical goods and precision instruments
- 23130000 Lapidary machinery and equipment
- 73000000 Industrial Production and Manufacturing Services
- 73110000 Wood and paper industries
Opportunity details come from bidnetdirect.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Town of Smithfield, Rhode Island, through its School Department, is seeking a vendor to supply, deliver, and install two kilns at Smithfield High School under RFP #25226. The procurement involves acquiring two Skutt KM1027-3 kilns (or equivalent), each with specific requirements including 1-phase 208 volt configuration, 6.5 cubic feet capacity, and accompanying kiln furniture kits. The comprehensive project also mandates the installation of two downdraft vent systems with automated controls, two Deluxe KilnShields, and requires all equipment and workmanship to be guaranteed for a minimum of one year. The evaluation criteria for this procurement is structured with 20 points for company information, 20 points for required documents, 20 points for experience and references, 5 points for local business location, and 35 points for pricing. An optional pre-proposal site visit is scheduled for March 24, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with proposals due on March 27, 2025, at 10:00 AM. The project is funded through the SBA Arts Initiative Act II Grant and is expected to be completed by August 15, 2025.
The procurement encourages participation from minority-owned (MBE) and women-owned (WBE) businesses, with a minimum participation goal of 10%. The project is exempt from federal excise taxes and Rhode Island sales tax, and the successful bidder will be required to provide a certificate of insurance within five days of contract award. Delivery of the equipment must include transferring all items from the delivery truck inside the Smithfield High School facility at 90 Pleasant View Avenue, with a preference for a lift-gate-equipped delivery vehicle. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the detailed specifications and comprehensive installation requirements suggest a significant investment in educational arts infrastructure. The procurement is specifically targeted to Providence County, Rhode Island, and seeks a vendor capable of meeting precise technical specifications and installation requirements for specialized arts equipment.
Opportunity text
Vendor will provide services in accordance with the elements below: 1.) Two (2) Skutt KM1027-3, 1 phase 208 volt, 6.5 cubic feet. (or equivalent brand and model) 2.) Two (2) Kiln furniture kits per 8 5/8" core lite half shelves with 6 each 1"-6" post. (or equivalent brand and model) 3.) Supply, install and verify two (2), downdraft vent systems with switch, hard ducted with HDPE pipe to the hood above each kiln. 4.) Supply and install two (2) automated downdraft vents to automatically turn on at beginning of firing and turning off when kiln cools down to 125 degrees, assuring proper ventilation, minimizing equipment usage, and maximizing energy efficiency. 5.) Supply and Install two (2) Deluxe KilnShields (or equivalent brand and model) to protect the top edge of brick. 6.) All equipment, materials, and workmanship must be guaranteed for no less than one year. All equipment should be shipped to: Smithfield High School 90 Pleasant View Ave. Smithfield, RI 02917 Shipping and delivery MUST include transferring all equipment from the truck and inside the facility. The Smithfield School Department is not responsible for providing equipment required to move equipment or pallets of equipment from the delivery vehicle to inside the facility. A delivery vehicle equipped with a lift-gate is preferred for all deliveries.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| attachment-download.pdf | ||
| RFP-25226 Supply deliver install 2 Kilns.pdf |
On GovTribe
Work this opportunity
- Track it in your pipeline
- Similar opportunities
- Ask GovTribe AI about this opportunity