URI OPM Biomedical Sciences Building

The University of Rhode Island is soliciting proposals for an Owner’s Project Manager (OPM) to oversee the Biomedical Sciences Building in Kingston, Rhode Island. The anticipated contract period runs from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2029, with OPM services expected to last approximately 32.5 months from the issuance of the construction contract. The OPM will be responsible for managing owner-side activities, including quality control guidelines, tracking permits and certifications, and coordinating punch list turnover readiness for final acceptance. Optional Owner’s Progress Inspector (OPI) services may also be authorized for a duration of approximately 30 months. The selection process is a multi-phase evaluation where technical proposals must score at least 55 out of 70 points to proceed to cost evaluation. Technical scoring is based on a written proposal and an interview, with an additional 6 bonus points available for ISBE participation. The cost structure is based on a part-time hourly model totaling 2,600 hours over three years, plus a 10,000 dollar reimbursable allowance. The selected vendor must execute an AIA C172 contract and maintain commercial general and automobile liability insurance of at least 1,000,000 dollars. Payments are issued monthly and are due within 30 days of invoice presentation.