DCAMM Motor Control Cross Connect

The Rhode Island Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) is soliciting qualified vendors to perform an electrical cross-connection of the motor control center at the Central Power Plant in Cranston, Rhode Island. The project entails starting construction upon issuance of a purchase order, with substantial completion required within 22 months and final completion within 24 months. The solicitation (RFQ26006136), posted on November 19, 2025, requires submissions by December 18, 2025. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for December 2, 2025, at the project site. The solicitation is managed via the Ocean State Procures™ online portal, with strict procedural requirements including electronic bid submissions accompanied by bid surety bonds, registration in the Rhode Island vendor system, and compliance with applicable state labor laws, prevailing wage mandates, and contractor registration statutes. Contract terms incorporate adherence to Rhode Island’s General Conditions of Purchase along with referenced AIA construction contract forms A101-2017 and A201-2017. Vendors must submit complete certifications and disclosures covering anti-kickback, environmental, labor, and ethical compliance, among other statutory requirements, with associated reporting triggers for any exceptions or conflicts of interest. Insurance requirements are tiered based on the nature of services provided, mandating coverage from $5 million to $20 million for cyber/privacy liability, particularly where key back-office support or confidential data access is involved. A minimum 15% Minority Business Enterprise and Women’s Business Enterprise subcontracting participation goal is established. Payment and performance bonds equal to 100% of the contract value are mandatory prior to award acceptance, alongside a 5% bid surety bond submission. Liquidated damages are set at $750 per day for delays beyond the agreed substantial completion date. Evaluation of bids is compliance-driven and pass/fail in nature, prioritizing responsiveness, responsibility, and adherence to all stated requirements, with award discretion reserved solely by the State Purchasing Agent. Pricing details have not been disclosed, and the procurement follows a firm fixed-price structure consistent with state contracting practices. Inspection and acceptance will be performed at the project location, with the State holding oversight authority, ensuring conformity with contractual terms and Rhode Island law.