(A&E) Design Services: Site Selection and New Trade shop Design for the Pastore

The contract involves the Rhode Island Division of Capital Asset Management & Maintenance (DCAMM) seeking proposals from qualified architectural and engineering firms to provide comprehensive site selection, design, and construction administration services for a new trade shop at the Pastore Campus in Cranston. The solicitation, identified as RFP26005797, is open to all vendors and emphasizes a best value approach, evaluating proposals based on technical merit, cost, and minority, women, and disability business enterprise (ISBE) participation. The project scope includes site analysis, design development, construction oversight, and ensuring compliance with state regulations, building codes, and diversity participation goals. The contract is initially for 12 months with an option for an additional year, and proposals must be submitted electronically via the Ocean State Procures™ platform by September 2, 2025, with a pre-bid conference scheduled for August 13, 2025. Key contractual and regulatory details include the incorporation of Rhode Island’s General Conditions of Purchase, adherence to the AIA B101-2017 agreement form, and specific insurance coverage requirements such as liability, workers’ compensation, and automobile insurance. The solicitation mandates strict certification and disclosure obligations, including compliance with state laws on political contributions, conflict of interest, foreign corporation registration, and certification of licenses. Vendors must demonstrate their commitment to ISBE participation, submitting detailed participation plans and rates, which are integral to the evaluation process. The proposal process requires separate electronic files for technical, cost, ISBE participation, and attestation documents, with clear labeling and adherence to formatting standards. Although no explicit packaging, preservation, or marking requirements are specified, all proposal submissions are to be made electronically, and the evaluation will prioritize technical quality, followed by cost and diversity participation, culminating in a best value award decision.