This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Warwick, Rhode Island. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Questions May Be Emailed to the Purchasing Office at Purchasing@ccri.edu by Friday, August 26, 2022 at 10:00AM. Pre-bid Conference: No Offers are irrevocable for sixty (60) days from the opening date (or such other extended period set forth in the solicitation), and may not be withdrawn, except with the express permission of the College Purchasing Agent. All pricing will be considered to be firm and fixed unless otherwise indicated. All offers must define delivery dates for all items; if no delivery date is specified, it is assumed that immediate delivery from stock will be made. After an award has been made, failure to meet all requirements of this invitation may result in a determination of default. Payments for partial delivery will not be made, except where expressly provided herein. Unless specified "no substitute," product offerings equivalent in quality and performance will be considered (at the sole option of the College) on the condition that the offer is accompanied by detailed product specifications. The College reserves the right to (a) make awards on the basis that best serves the interest of CCRI, individual items, total low, etc., and (b) reject any and all bids in whole or in part. Prices quoted are N30, FOB DESTINATION, less federal/state tax. VENDOR AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED. When a purchase order or change order is issued by the Community College of Rhode Island, no claim for payment for services rendered or goods delivered contrary to or in excess of the contract terms and scope shall be considered valid unless the vendor has obtained a written change order issued by the Community College of Rhode Island PRIOR TO delivery. Any offer, whether in response to a solicitation for proposals or bids, or made without a solicitation, which is accepted in the form of a purchase order made in writing by the Purchasing Agent, or a state official with purchasing authority delegated by the Purchasing Agent, shall be considered a binding contract. Where bid surety is required, bidder must furnish a bid bond or certified check for 5% of the bid total with the bid, or for such other amount as may be specified. Where indicated, successful bidder must furnish a 100% performance bond and labor and payment bond for contracts subject to Title 37 Chapters 12 and 13 of the Rhode Island General Laws. All bonds must be furnished by a surety company authorized to conduct business in the State of Rhode Island. This solicitation and any contract or purchase order arising from it is issued in accordance with the specific requirements described herein, and the State's Purchasing Laws and Regulations and other applicable State Laws, including the Board of Governors for Higher Education General Terms and Conditions of Purchase. Offerors are advised that all materials submitted to the College for consideration in response to this solicitation will be considered without exception to be Public Records pursuant to Title 38 Chapter 2 of the Rhode Island General Laws, and will be released for inspection upon written request once an award has been made. Bidders are encouraged to attend Public Bid Openings to obtain competitive pricing information. Bid tabulations may be reviewed after award(s) have been made at the Community College of Rhode Island Purchasing Office Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. - telephone requests for bid results will not be honored. Provisions of State labor laws concerning payment of prevailing wage rates, issued by the R.I. Department of Labor and Training, shall apply for contracts involving public works construction, alteration, or building repair work. In accordance with Title 7 Chapter 1.1-99 of the Rhode Island General Laws, foreign corporations (a corporation established other than in Rhode Island) must be qualified to transact business in this state. State Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance certificate and agreement procedures will apply to all awards for supplies or services valued at $10,000 and more. Minority Business Enterprise policies and procedures, including subcontracting opportunities as described in Title 37 Chapter 14.1 of the Rhode Island General Laws, also apply. For further information, contact the State MBE Administrator at (401) 574-8253 or Dorinda.Keene@doa.ri.gov