The Rhode Island Lottery is seeking qualified architectural & engineering design services for an interior office expansion project at Rhode Island Lottery Headquarters in Cranston, Rhode Island. Please contact Terri Kiernan 401-463-6500, Ext. 104 Insurance certificate is REQUIRED upon award of project The architectural and engineering design services include the following: Evaluation of existing building conditions Concept/preliminary design Final design Preparation of project specifications and drawings Review of construction change orders and payment requisitions Assisting the Lottery in project close-out documentation Construction administration services including, but not limited to, the following: attendance at the pre-bid conference, assistance with vendors questions and responses, evaluation of bid proposals, review / recommendation for award, and assistance in preparation of the appropriate agreements The scope of the project includes minor interior demolition and all necessary construction activities / disciplines required to convert approximately 900 square feet of warehouse space into finished office space. The construction budget for this project is approximately $500,000. The warehouse space is currently leased and will be available for the commencement of construction activities on January 1, 2024. The successful bidder will have access to the space for planning and design purposes with appropriate advance notice The Rhode Island Lottery reserves the right not to award a bid based solely on cost and may award a bid based on a combination of quality of product, services, and experience of the vendor, as well as participation in Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Woman Business Enterprises (WBE), Disability Business Enterprise (DisBE), or Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE). In order to participate in the State of Rhode Islands MBE/WBE/DisBE/VBE Programs, vendors must be certified by the State of Rhode Island, Department of Administration, Office of Diversity Equity and Opportunity (ODEO) or the Governors Commission on Disabilities. It is important that vendors include in their proposal that they are certified as MBE,WBE, DisBE or VBE so that the Rhode Island Lottery can consider this when reviewing all proposals. The Rhode Island Lottery reserves the right, without liability, to reject any and all proposals at any point prior to the award of a bid contract. By submitting a proposal, the vendor agrees that the price quoted will be the maximum in effect during the agreement period, inclusive of all costs and fees. Submitted proposals shall be irrevocable for a period of 30 days following the bid proposal deadline and may not be withdrawn without express written consent of the Rhode Island Lottery. The purchase of any goods or services by the Rhode Island Lottery under an award is subject to the availability of funds. Foreign corporations, LLCs and LLPs are required to register and be in good standing with their home states Secretary of State. In addition, if travel to and services are to be provided in Rhode Island, they must register with the Rhode Island Secretary of State. Prior to the final award of a bid, a successful out-of-state vendor(s) providing services will be required to file an Application for Certificate of Authority as a Business Corporation/Foreign Business Corporation at the Rhode Island Secretary and must remain a member in good standing. This will require an initial filing fee as well as yearly filing. Government/Non-Profits are required to register and be in good standing with their home states Secretary of State. Rhode Island corporations, LLCs, LLPs and non-profits are required to register and be in good standing with the Rhode Island Secretary of State. Prior to the final award of a bid, a successful vendor must complete and return a W-9 form, which will be supplied by the Rhode Island Lottery. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.
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