University Utility Systems Modeling and Engineering Consulting

The University of Rhode Island is seeking an engineering firm to develop, maintain, and simulate computer models for its water, sewer, stormwater, steam, natural gas, and electric utility systems across multiple campuses.

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QLV27007039
Oct 29, 2026 12:00 PM
Sep 29, 2026 09:00 PM
$886,000.00
3 years base + 2 × 1 year options
Minority-Owned BusinessWoman-Owned BusinessOther
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
katherine.missell@purchasing.ri.gov
Providence, RI, USA
Description

The University of Rhode Island is seeking engineering consulting services to develop complete, open-format or off-the-shelf computer utility models for water, sewer, drainage, stormwater, steam, natural gas, and electric distribution systems across its Kingston, Narragansett Bay, and W. Alton Jones campuses. The work includes collecting and calibrating existing GIS, utility, building-plan, usage, and other infrastructure data; documenting component age and condition; identifying additional field measurements; and performing simulations to evaluate proposed buildings, new loads, utility modifications, service limitations, and recommended network improvements. Proprietary software is not permitted. The scope also includes project management, biweekly virtual coordination meetings during model development, quarterly model updates and review meetings, reports, invoices, and related project paperwork. Vendors must be Rhode Island-registered professional engineers with utility-modeling expertise, at least 10 years of relevant experience, specialized training, and at least five similar project summaries completed within the last two years. The technical proposal is limited to 10 pages, excluding appendices and applicable key-staff resumes, and must address staff qualifications, vendor capability and references, work plan, and approach/methodology. A current Rhode Island Certificate of Authorization must be submitted with the technical proposal.

Classification Codes
NAICS541330Engineering Services
PSCAJ45ENGINEERING - OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT
Smart Codes
utility system modelingengineering consultingutility infrastructure analysis
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 09, 2026 02:00 PM-Pre-Bid Conference (optional)
Microsoft Teams; email katherine.missell@purchasing.ri.gov to be added to the meeting invitation.
Oct 29, 2026-Open Date
Dec 1, 2026-Contract Start
Requirements
Required
  • Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers compensation — $100,000.00
  • Automobile liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional liability — $2,000,000.00
Required
  • Minimum 5 references
  • Within the last 2 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Documents
TitleDate Posted
QLV27007039 Scope of work.pdfSep 29, 2026 07:12 PM
ISBE Form - RFP Appendix B - Modified Version.pdfDec 13, 2023 05:24 PM
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