The Rhode Island Convention Center Authority is requesting proposals for 12 CEIA Opengate weapons detection systems. Proposals must be submitted by January 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time. Inquiries must be submitted by December 29, 2025. The award will be based on price, appearance, quality, proposed manner of performance, reputation of manufacturer, and ability to meet deadlines. The authority reserves the right to modify or amend the RFP documents and reject any or all proposals. Proposals become the property of the authority and may be accessible as public records.
The bid notice states all submittals must be received by the authority by 2: 00 p. m. , local time, on january 8, 2026.
The bid notice states payment shall not be due prior to thirty 30 working days following the latest of completion, acceptance, or the rendering of a properly submitted invoice.
The bid notice states every unit delivered must be guaranteed against faulty material and workmanship for a period of one year unless otherwise specified.
The bid notice states if a contract is awarded, it will be awarded to that proposer whose proposal conforms to the solicitation and is most advantageous to the authority, as evaluated by the authority, as to price, appearance, quality, proposed manner of performance, reputation of manufacturer, anticipated ability to meet time deadlines, and other factors considered.
The bid notice states each proposal must include the following: a. cover letter a cover letter signed by an authorized representative of the proposer and specifyingthe full name, address and telephone number of the proposer, proposed payment terms, and each personauthorized to communicate with the authority regarding the proposal. b. executive summary a brief narrative that gives the history of proposer, any unique qualifications ofthe firm, and other data or information that proposer considers helpful in the evaluation of the firm or itsproposal. c. references provide the name, address and telephone number of not less than three firms for whichyour firm has provided comparable services in the last three years.
The bid notice states any inquiries regarding this rfp must be submitted by email by december 29, 2025 at 12pm.