When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 20, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 2, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $55,000,000.

It was issued by University Of Rhode Island. The work is located in Kingston, Rhode Island, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Architecture, engineering, or construction management firm with owner’s representative experience. Demonstrated success managing complex projects from planning through warranty and closeout. Expertise in budgeting, scheduling, construction administration, inspections, and commissioning. Staff holding or eligible for relevant professional credentials such as architect, professional engineer, or certified construction manager. Experience supporting public-sector or government construction programs.

Owner's Program Management Services (Due October 20, 2026)

Overview

Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

Kingston, Rhode Island, United StatesPosted: September 23, 2026Deadline: October 20, 2026

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SUMMARY

A Rhode Island government authority seeks an experienced firm to provide comprehensive owner's program management and representative services across all project phases. Required capabilities include cost and schedule management, construction oversight, inspections, documentation, commissioning, and closeout coordination.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a qualified firm to provide Owner's Program Management services
Assigned Owner's Project Manager (OPM) must have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience managing complex building design and construction projects
Assigned Owner Progress Inspector (OPI) must have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in construction inspection, construction administration, field supervision, or construction management
Assigned OPI must have professional experience in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a closely related construction discipline
Must be able to provide one qualified OPM for the duration of the project
Must be able to provide one qualified part-time OPI during the construction phase
Must comply with Rhode Island labor laws and occupational safety laws
Must procure a certificate of authority to transact business in Rhode Island if a foreign corporation
Must maintain required insurance coverage including Comprehensive General Liability, Property, Automobile Liability, Workers Compensation, and Professional Liability

BUDGET

Verified

$55,000,000

CONTRACT DURATION

66 months

TIMELINE

Initial contract period begins approximately January 1st, 2027.

Anticipated design duration is approximately 18 months.

Anticipated procurement, construction, commissioning, occupancy, and closeout duration is approximately 36 months.

Anticipated construction warranty period is 12 months.

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 2, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

University Of Rhode Island

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Rhode Island is seeking a vendor to provide owner's program management services throughout the planning, design, preconstruction, construction, occupancy, closeout, and warranty phases of a project. The selected firm will provide an experienced project management team and owner's representative services, including coordination, oversight, and advisory support.

Services are expected to include budget and cost management, master scheduling and schedule oversight, construction phasing and logistics, relocation and operational continuity planning, construction phase management, contract administration support, owner progress inspections, project documentation and reporting, and coordination of commissioning, turnover, occupancy, and project closeout.

The vendor must demonstrate professional experience in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a closely related construction discipline. Registration or certification as an architect, professional engineer, certified construction manager, or holder of another relevant professional credential is preferred but not required. Questions must be submitted by October 2, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 20, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 2, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $55,000,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by University Of Rhode Island. The work is located in Kingston, Rhode Island, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Architecture, engineering, or construction management firm with owner’s representative experience
Demonstrated success managing complex projects from planning through warranty and closeout
Expertise in budgeting, scheduling, construction administration, inspections, and commissioning
Staff holding or eligible for relevant professional credentials such as architect, professional engineer, or certified construction manager
Experience supporting public-sector or government construction programs

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