URI OPM Biomedical Sciences Building

The University of Rhode Island, procuring through the State of Rhode Island Division of Purchases, is requesting proposals for an Owner's Project Manager for the URI Biomedical Sciences Building in Kingston, Rhode Island, with proposals due November 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST. The vendor Q&A period closed October 15, 2026.

The OPM will provide comprehensive project management services throughout design and construction phases, including project planning and scheduling, cost management, quality assurance and inspection, stakeholder coordination, regulatory compliance oversight, and monthly progress reporting. The OPM must attend all design and construction meetings, manage change orders, serve as primary point of contact for project administration, and maintain professional licenses and insurance as required by state and university regulations. An optional Add Alternate Service for Owner's Progress Inspector (OPI) provides part-time on-site field observation and reporting. The successful vendor must execute an AIA C172-2014 agreement as amended by the State of Rhode Island and URI.

OPM services commence upon issuance of the construction contract with an anticipated 32.5-month duration. Year 1 includes a pre-construction transition period (700 evaluation hours); Years 2 and 3 involve approximately 20 hours weekly (1,040 and 860 evaluation hours). OPI services, if selected, run approximately 30 months at 10 hours weekly (350, 520, and 430 evaluation hours across Years 1–3). The contract term is January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2029. Offerors must submit fully burdened hourly rates for OPM and OPI positions with no additional markups. Fixed allowances total $45,000, including $20,000 for third-party estimating services and $15,000 for additional third-party services, all requiring prior university authorization.

Professional liability insurance of $2 million per occurrence and $2 million annual aggregate is mandated, along with general liability, workers' compensation, and automobile liability. A 0.33 percent contract administrative fee will be withheld from invoices. All proposals must be submitted electronically through Ocean State Procures; the State reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Award is contingent on availability of appropriated funds.