URI Roosevelt Hall Elevator Renovation

The University of Rhode Island, through the Rhode Island Purchasing agency, is soliciting bids for the modernization of a single traditional in-ground hydraulic passenger elevator located in Roosevelt Hall on its Kingston campus. This project includes installing new elevator cabs with front and side entrances, updated operating equipment, and optionally new in-ground cylinder jack and pit equipment. The contract initiates on February 1, 2026, with demolition and reconstruction work to begin by May 24, 2027, and completion targeted for August 20, 2027. The solicitation is posted as RFQ26006134, with bid submissions due by January 9, 2026, following a non-mandatory pre-bid conference on December 2, 2025, at the University’s Roosevelt Hall. Vendors must submit bids electronically through Ocean State Procures™, with strict requirements for bid surety bonds, payment and performance bonds, and compliance with licensing and insurance obligations. The contract requires adherence to quality and safety standards outlined in Section 142400 (Hydraulic Elevator specifications) and state laws including domestic steel sourcing mandates and fire sprinkler impairment procedures during construction. Allowances are built into the base bid for unforeseen utilities ($20,000), hoistway repairs ($20,000), and additional inspections ($10,000). The vendor must confirm several certifications attesting to compliance with licensing, insurance, ethical standards, no conflicts of interest, and adherence to Rhode Island’s Political Contributions Reporting Act, among others. Insurance coverage includes builder’s risk insurance equal to the contract value and substantial cyber/privacy liability coverage. Liquidated damages of $500 per day apply for delays beyond the agreed substantial completion date. Award considerations focus on responsiveness, vendor responsibility, and compliance, with the state reserving the right to reject any or all proposals. Delivery terms are F.O.B. destination, with all work conducted at the University of Rhode Island’s Roosevelt Hall site. The solicitation emphasizes confidentiality and requires proper handling of proprietary information. While no explicit contract value or award method (e.g., LPTA or best value) is identified, the contract is expected to follow firm-fixed price terms with standard state purchasing conditions applying.