Guardrails Government Bids & RFPs

The bid notice states that all offerors must be registered in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) before they will be allowed to download solicitation information.

The bid notice states that it is anticipated that one firm fixed price (FFP), indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ), single award task order contract (SATOC) with a $95,000,**** capacity will be awarded.

The bid notice states that the award was made to CareFusion Solutions, LLC, a Becton Dickinson and Company, LLC, company, as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and sole provider authorized to service the proprietary Alaris software and related components. The award is based on their proven capabilities and demonstrated track record as the sole source capable of fulfilling this mission-critical need. CareFusion Solutions, LLC, a Becton Dickinson and Company, Company, LLC is the original equipment manufacturer OEM and sole provider authorized to service the proprietary Alaris software and related components.

The bid notice states that the award amount was $40,**** amount40, ****

The RFP submission deadline is April 23, 2026, at 12:00 AM. Late submittals will not be considered.

The document does not explicitly state the payment terms for the contractor, but it does mention retainage, where the DPW reserves the right to withhold 5% of the total payment owed to the contractor per each round of construction.

The contractor warrants to the owner and architect that materials and equipment furnished under the contract will be of good quality and new unless the contract documents require or permit otherwise. The contractor further warrants that the work will conform to the requirements of the contract documents and will be free from defects, except for those inherent in the quality of the work the contract documents require or permit.

Proposals will be evaluated based on qualifications (30%) and price (70%). The City reserves the right to award on the basis of cost alone and to negotiate with vendors.

Bidders shall provide documentation satisfactory to the DPW that they have a minimum of three years experience successfully installing guardrails in a public right-of-way (ROW) setting.

The document mentions liquidated damages for delays in completion, with a daily rate of **** for each calendar day of delay, excluding Sundays and legal holidays.

A pre-bid proposal conference is scheduled for April 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Department of Public Works Conference Room, 250 Armistice Blvd. , Pawtucket, RI 02860. This is indicated as yes nonmandatory.

The document states that contractors shall submit all material or equipment samples as called for in the contract documents or required by the owner promptly after award of the contract. Approval of any materials shall be general only and shall not constitute a waiver of the owners right to demand full compliance with contract requirements.

The document states that should any vendor object to the condition of proposals being irrevocable for ninety (90) days following the opening date, the vendor must provide objection through a question and/or complaint to the purchasing agent prior to the proposal deadline.