DEM Blackstone River State Park Visitor Center Maintenance of Terrazzo Floor

The State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is seeking a qualified vendor under solicitation RFQ27006874 to provide comprehensive maintenance and services for the terrazzo flooring at the Blackstone River State Park Visitor Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island. The scope of work includes weekly, monthly, and annual services designed to preserve the floor's appearance and slip resistance through pH-neutral cleaning, high-speed buffing, and mechanical diamond polishing. Annual sealing and refinishing must be performed after 6:00 PM in August. The vendor is required to provide all labor, equipment with non-marking wheels, and UL-listed or NFSI-certified sealers, while strictly avoiding the use of acids, alkaline cleaners, ammonia, or bleach. Proposals must be submitted electronically via Ocean State Procures or WebProcure by August 27, 2026. Mandatory deliverables include an organizational chart with staff resumes, a detailed technical approach, three client references, and Safety Data Sheets for all chemicals used. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 7, 2026, at the Visitor Center. Awarded vendors must assign a dedicated Contract Manager and Site Supervisor, maintain a daily signed logbook, and correct any deficiencies identified during monthly joint walk-throughs within 48 hours. The contract emphasizes strict adherence to safety protocols, including the use of wet floor signage and immediate reporting of any vandalism or hazards.