The North Kingstown School Department (NKSD) is seeking qualifications for commissioning services. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through BidNet Direct by June 8, 2026, 10:00 AM. Physical proposals will not be accepted. Questions regarding the RFP must be submitted in writing to ***@***. *. * by May 29, 2026, 2:00 PM. Proposals will be publicly opened on June 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The award will be based on the lowest responsive and responsible proposal, considering factors other than price. Bidders must be licensed in Rhode Island, conform to prevailing wage requirements, and submit copies of licenses and insurance. All contractor employees must complete a federal and RI state BCI check. The successful bidder will be notified after the award. Proposals must contain a certification and warrant compliance with all relevant statutes, laws, ordinances, and regulations. Any violation may result in contract termination and reimbursement of costs incurred by the district.
The North Kingstown School Department is seeking qualifications for commissioning services, and all proposals must be received no later than 10:00 a. m. on June 8, 2026. The bid notice states, all proposals must be received by nksd at 100 romano vineyard way, suite 120, north kingstown, ri, ****, through bidnet direct, no later than 10: 00 a. m. on june 8, 2026.
The bid notice mentions that invoices shall include a description of work, material cost, and certified prevailing wage, and that payment will be processed upon receipt of invoices. It also states, all invoices shall include description of work, material cost, additional pick up reference north kingstown maintenance work order requests certified prevailing wage to include copies of the trade license employees assigned to the license scope of work.
The bid notice states that all goods and services furnished shall be warranted to meet or exceed specifications. It also includes a certification and warrant clause, stating, all proposals shall contain a certification and warrant that they comply with all relevant and pertinent statutes, laws, ordinances, and regulations.
The North Kingstown School Department intends to make an award based on the lowest responsive and responsible proposal, considering factors other than price that serve the best interest of the department. The bid notice states, it is the intent of the north kingstown school department to make an award in accordance with the specifications, and based on the lowest responsive and responsible proposal. Factors other than price will be used in determining the lowest responsible and responsive proposal including what is in the best interest of the north kingstown school department as deemed by the north kingstown school committee.
Bidders must submit firm qualifications based on the specifications noted in the bid. The North Kingstown School Department may investigate the vendor's ability to fulfill obligations, including financial status, adequate equipment, and appropriate technical experience. The bid notice states, he north kingstown school department may make such investigations as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the vendor to fulfill the obligations of the request for proposal.
The bid notice mentions that any proven violation of the warranty and representation by a bidder may render the contract terminated and require reimbursement for all costs incurred by the district, including reasonable attorney fees. It also states, any proven violation of this warranty and representation by a bidder at the time of the bid or during the course of the contract, including, but not limited to negligent acts, either directly or indirectly through agents andor subcontractors, shall render the bidders contract terminated and the bidder shall be required to reimburse the north kingstown school department for any and all costs incurred by the district, including reasonable attorney fees, to prosecute andor enforce this provision.
The bid notice does not explicitly mention a mandatory or optional site visit. However, it does state that arrangements for viewing open proposals may be made by calling the North Kingstown School Department no sooner than two business days after the proposal opening. The bid notice states, arrangements for viewing open proposals may be made by calling the north kingstown school department no sooner than two 2 business days after the proposal opening.
The bid notice indicates that samples of items, when required, must be submitted at the specified time and at no expense to the North Kingstown School Department. The bid notice states, samples of items, when required, must be submitted with the time specified and at no expense to the north kingstown school department.
Questions regarding the RFP may be directed in writing no later than May 29, 2026, by 2:00 PM. The bid notice states, any questions regarding the rfp may be directed in writing to bridget hayes, director of operations: ***@***. *. * no later than may 29, 2026, by 2: 00 pm.
Proposals determined to be made in collusion with any other bidder shall be disqualified. Also, proposals may be rejected if there is a reason to believe that collusion exists among the bidders. The bid notice states, proposals determined to be made in collusion with any other bidder shall be disqualified from consideration for award. and any and all proposals shall be rejected if there is a reason to believe that collusion exists among thebidders.
