Renovation of a conference / convention center in Providence, Rhode Island. Completed plans call for the renovation of a conference / convention center.

All questions regarding this RFP should be sent to Christine Crabtree, Purchasing Manager at christine.crabtree@riccauth.com in the form of a WORD document no later than 8/15/25 at 10:00AM. Answers will be issued via Addendum on the RICCA website and on the RI State Purchasing Website. All Proposals must be clearly and distinctly typed, pricing submitted on the pricing sheet provided, and the proposal must complete and sign the Proposal form. Once submitted, a Proposal becomes the property of the Authority The outside of the envelope or package containing the bid should be marked "RI Convention Center Signage Package" Award is anticipated by 9-26-2025 The proposals shall include the cost and effort to: o Execute site visits as necessary to analyze existing building conditions. The awarded firm shall consider the existing signage, the configuration of the spaces, how the spaces are used, lighting, etc, in the development of at least 3 conceptual designs with order of magnitude budgets for consideration. After the Authority selects a preferred conceptual design, the proposer shall bring that preferred option through schematic design. o When the Schematic Design is complete the Proposer shall provide a cost proposal to bring the design through construction documents, to provide an up to date estimated cost, provide a fabrication and installation schedule, and to provide all the work required to bring the project to close out. o Other considerations when developing the initial proposals: o As-builts of the original construction and current layouts of the spaces will be made available to the awarded firm. o The Proposer shall Perform Code Review of their design Review the scope of the concepts for signage code compliance, and include statements of such compliance with the conceptual designs. o Facilitate Owner Meetings as needed to develop the conceptual designs, and achieve an Owner preferred solution. These meetings shall be include, but not limited to, (2) presentations with the Authority's Board Members. The Selected firm will be responsible for providing meeting minutes of those meetings. o Develop and present at least 3 options for consideration by the Authority. Presentations shall include typical elevations, sample materials, and budget estimates, and rough schedule of each option. The presentations shall also include a basis of design for any other architectural or electrical scope needed. Provide meeting minutes of those (that) meeting. o Assist the Authority in selecting the preferred option. Document the selection of the preferred option. o Facilitate meeting with local authorities as necessary to develop the Schematic Design of the selected preferred option. o Consult with the Authority regarding schedule opportunities to do the installation around openings in the event schedule for the facility. o Bring the preferred option through Schematic Design. Once the schematic design has been created, provide to the Authority a detailed proposal for a lump sum price with a schedule to complete design, fabricate and install, and close out the signage project. o The proposal at the end of Schematic Design shall include the following: o A breakout of the costs by phase - design, fabrication, installation, and closeout. o A detailed schedule through close out. o The cost of all overtime and weekend work, and expediting fees as needed to complete the work per the provided schedule. o The cost of and acquisition of all permits and fees for the work o The cost of a Builders Risk policy equal to the value of the contract. o The cost to provide as builts in the form of CAD files and PDF's at the end of the project o The cost to provide a complete close-out package of warrantees, O&M's (as applicable) and the like by the date of final completion.