Rhode Island College seeks qualified firms to provide comprehensive Architectural and Engineering Project Management (Owner’s Program Manager - OPM) services to assist with the implementation of the Whipple Hall Renovations. The selected firm shall provide qualified project management personnel who will be resident on the Rhode Island College campus. Assigned personnel shall provide program team leadership, management and technical expertise, and coordination of the projects. The Capital Projects Administration will provide daily executive level direction and support to the program during the design and construction phases of the projects; the OPM is to provide a concomitant presence on site for maximum effectiveness and efficiency. All work shall be done in collaboration with and at the general direction of College representatives in a team environment. The OPM team shall provide comprehensive coordination of project activities to ensure that the responsibilities by the appropriate parties are undertaken in a manner that serves and protects Rhode Island College’s best and overall interest. This proposal is divided into two management activities: 1. Design Phase Services, including pre-design and design phase services, obtaining approvals, overseeing the preparation of bidding documents, assisting with bidding, FF&E management, and design management required during the construction phase. 2. Construction Phase Services, including construction procurement management, all construction phase services, commissioning, punch list, final acceptance, Owner move-in and collection of close-out documentation. The selected firm shall provide qualified personnel with the appropriate education, training, background and experience to successfully manage assigned projects, such as registered architects and/or engineers, or construction management professionals, as well as other supporting positions as required.
