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

All offers are subject to the requirements, provisions and procedures contained in this certification form. Offerors are Expected to read, sign and comply with all requirements. Failure to do so may be grounds for disqualification of the offer contained herein. PREVAILING WAGE, OSHA SAFETY TRAINING and APPRENTICESHIP REQUIREMENTS. Bidders must comply with the provisions of the Rhode Island labor laws, including R.I. Gen. Laws 37-13-1 et seq. and occupational safety laws, including R.I. Gen. Laws 28-20-1 et seq. These laws mandate for public works construction projects the payment of prevailing wage rates, the implementation and maintenance of occupational safety standards, and for projects with a minimum value of $1 Million, the employment of apprentices. The successful Bidder must submit certifications of compliance with these laws from each of its subcontractors prior to their commencement of any work. Bond Notes: 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. Bids submitted without a required bid surety will not be considered. PERFORMANCE BONDS. 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. Performance bonds must be submitted within 21 calendar days of the issuance of a tentative notice of award. Individual projects and repair work requiring prevailing wage rates will be limited to $150,000 under this award for services. Work exceeding $150,000 will require the awarded vendor is obtain a Performance and Labor and Payment Bond for the specific work. Work will then be authorized in the form of a purchase order or purchase order change order. Questions concerning this solicitation must be received by: DATE: 5/9/2024 TIME: 12:00 PM Owner Rights: The University Purchasing Department reserves the right, at any time, for any reason, in its sole discretion, to: (i) revoke, suspend, or terminate this solicitation; (ii) accept or reject any and all bid proposals, in whole or in part; (iii) waive any technical defects, irregularities, or omissions in any bid proposals; and/or (iv) terminate any contract awarded pursuant to this solicitation, with or without cause.