URI Carothers Library Critical Power Upgrade

The University of Rhode Island is soliciting bids to upgrade critical power infrastructure at the Carothers Library on its Kingston Campus, focusing on the replacement of main transformers, switchgear, and emergency standby power systems to ensure resilient and continuous electrical service. The project also requires the installation of a temporary transformer to maintain operations during construction, the construction of a robust screen wall surrounding the existing equipment yard for safety and visual screening, and comprehensive civil and site work to facilitate underground conduit routing beneath the loading dock drive and into the interior electrical room. All work must be performed with minimal disruption to library operations and in compliance with institutional and state safety standards. The solicitation, identified as RFQ27006893, was posted on August 5, 2026, with a response deadline of September 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM. A mandatory prebid meeting is scheduled for August 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Carothers Library located at 15 Lippitt Road, Kingston, Rhode Island. The contract is being procured by the State of Rhode Island through its procurement office, with Katherine Missell listed as the primary point of contact for inquiries. Bidders must be qualified to handle complex electrical and civil infrastructure projects within an active academic environment and demonstrate experience with mission-critical power systems in institutional settings.