DCAMM - Rhode Island State House Interior Stairwells Restoration

The State of Rhode Island, through the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance, is soliciting proposals under RFQ27006976 for the restoration and repair of four interior staircases located in the southeast, southwest, northeast, and northwest areas of the State House in Providence. The project requires a vendor with documented experience in historical preservation, as evidenced by the requirement to provide three professional references for previous historical preservation work. The scope includes comprehensive restoration tasks such as wax removal and cleaning of marble using Prosoco Liquid Marble Cleaner, chemical stripping and finishing of wood handrails with ABSCO urethanes, and the priming and painting of plaster and steel surfaces using Benjamin Moore products to match the building's original historic colors. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, tools, and equipment, as well as implementing site protection and installing warning signage at all building entrances and staircases. Performance is subject to strict timelines, with construction beginning within ten days of the purchase order, substantial completion due by December 10, 2026, and final completion required by January 30, 2027. Failure to meet these deadlines may result in liquidated damages of 500 dollars per day. The contract mandates strict adherence to Rhode Island prevailing wage laws under RIGL 37-13-1 et seq., including the submission of certified weekly payroll records. Additionally, for projects exceeding 100,000 dollars, all covered employees must hold an OSHA ten-hour construction safety certification per RIGL 37-23-1. The response deadline for this solicitation is September 23, 2026.