The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is seeking proposals for the fabrication, delivery, and installation of a West Exchange Comfort Station trailer. The project includes two ADA-compliant restrooms, a small kitchenette, and a gathering space. Key dates include a pre-proposal meeting on April 1, 2026, and the proposal receipt deadline of April 22, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. Proposers are encouraged to attend a site visit. Questions must be submitted in writing by April 8, 2026. The proposal must be submitted in original and two copies, plus an electronic copy on USB. Pricing proposals must be submitted separately in a sealed envelope. The award will be based on the best overall value to the authority, considering past experience, quality, cost, and schedule. Compliance with federal regulations, including the Buy America Act, is required. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation is encouraged, and relevant forms must be submitted regardless of a DBE goal.
The proposal receipt date is April 22, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. Late proposals will not be accepted.
Payment will not be made until receipt and installation of merchandise is accepted by the transit authority. The authority's payment terms are 60 days after approval of an invoice unless otherwise negotiated.
The contract will be awarded to the vendor that submits the proposal that is rated the overall best value to the authority.
Proposers must be a person, firm, or corporation that has in operation, or has the capability to have in operation, a manufacturing plant adequate to assure delivery of all equipment within the time specified, has adequate service personnel, has the necessary facilities and financial resources, and the procuring agency shall have the right to conduct a pre-award survey.
If the contractor fails to make delivery of the supplies or to satisfactorily perform the services within the time specified herein or any extension thereof, or fails to perform any other provisions of this contract, and does not cure such failure within a period of 10 days, the authority may, by written notice of default, terminate the whole or any part of this contract.
Attending the prebid conference is optional for this RFP submission, but respondents are highly encouraged to attend. The prebid conference meeting location is the RIPTA Comfort Station at 257 West Exchange Street, Providence, RI ****.
Samples are not mentioned as a requirement in this tender.
Appeals must be submitted in writing prior to the time and date set for the pre-proposal meeting. Protests concerning the solicitation must be submitted in writing five working days prior to proposal opening or closing date for receipt of proposals.