Zambarano campus wastewater treatment facility upgrades

The Rhode Island Department of Administration's Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) is seeking qualified vendors to perform comprehensive upgrades to the Wastewater Treatment Facility at the Zambarano Campus, located at 2090 Wallum Lake Road in Pascoag. This Request for Quotation (RFQ25004665) solicits contractors to execute facility improvements per attached plans and specifications, with a focus on critical wastewater infrastructure enhancement. The procurement requires vendors to submit a base bid price covering all specified work, including bond costs, and provide unit pricing for specific tasks such as boulder excavation and managing unanticipated obstructions. The solicitation period runs from September 3, 2024, to November 21, 2024, with three non-mandatory pre-bid conferences scheduled on September 10, September 26, and October 22, 2024. Vendors must submit electronic proposals through the Ocean State Procures system and provide a bid surety bond or certified check for 5% of their cost proposal. The initial contract term is expected to begin around October 1, 2024, with potential renewal for up to three additional 12-month periods based on vendor performance and funding availability.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises, though it does require compliance with Rhode Island's affirmative action and apprenticeship certification requirements. Vendors must carry specific insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in liability coverage per occurrence, workers compensation, and automobile liability insurance. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the project mandates compliance with prevailing wage laws and requires contractors to maintain valid Rhode Island registration throughout the contract term. The solicitation utilizes AIA A101-2017 Standard Form of Agreement and AIA A201-2017 General Conditions of Contract for Construction. Liquidated damages of $1,000 per day will be assessed for delays beyond the substantial completion date. Although no specific budget range is provided, the state reserves the right to make single or multiple awards and will evaluate proposals based on compliance with specifications, pricing, and overall vendor qualifications. The procurement emphasizes domestic steel product requirements and comprehensive technical and administrative compliance.