RIC Murray Center Generator Replacement

Rhode Island College is soliciting bids for the removal and proper disposal of the existing emergency generator at the Murray Center on its Providence campus, followed by furnishing, installation, and commissioning of a new emergency generator system. The project includes all associated electrical work such as wiring, conduit installation, an automatic transfer switch, and emergency power distribution equipment. The contract requires compliance with Rhode Island prevailing wage laws, a domestic steel mandate for all fabricated steel used, and specific insurance coverage levels depending on the contractor's access to confidential or protected health information. The contract performance is scheduled to commence immediately upon purchase order issuance, with substantial completion required by July 1, 2026, and final completion by July 14, 2026. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is set for December 4, 2025, at the Rhode Island College Forman Center. The solicitation, numbered RFQ26006151, is administered by Rhode Island Purchasing through the Ocean State Procures™ system, with proposals due by January 8, 2026. Vendors must submit bids electronically via the designated portal, including all required documentation such as bid bonds, payment and performance bonds (100% surety from Rhode Island-licensed companies), vendor certifications, licensing, and the prevailing wage contract addendum. Proposers must also provide confidential documents in redacted and unredacted forms. The contract incorporates detailed state-level procurement clauses addressing insurance requirements—including general liability, cyber/privacy liability, and workers’ compensation—as well as mandated minority business enterprise participation of 15%. The bid pricing includes allowances for electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general construction work totaling $50,000, though the core base price for the generator replacement is unspecified due to unavailable cost spreadsheets. Delivery terms require all work to be FOB destination with inside delivery at no extra cost. Compliance with Rhode Island’s regulations, including hot work safety and sprinkler impairment rules, is mandatory, alongside certifications disallowing bidders with recent debarments, contract terminations, or legal violations. The evaluation framework and contract administration data are not explicitly outlined in the available information, suggesting award decisions will rely on compliance with stated submission requirements and adherence to the scope, schedule, and regulatory mandates detailed in the solicitation documents.