Walkthrough Metal Detectors at The Vets

The Rhode Island Convention Center Authority (the "Authority"), is a public corporation of the State of Rhode Island, which, among other things, operates The Vets (formerly known as the Veterans Memorial Auditorium). The Vets is an auditorium located at One Avenue of the Arts in Providence, Rhode Island. The Authority is requesting proposals for the procurement of 3 CEIA OPENGATE Weapons Detection Systems Additional Equipment to be included in bid and priced by line item: A quantity of 10, 18v Batteries for the OPENGATE System A quantity of 3, Battery Chargers for 18v Batteries A quantity of 3, Large Stabilizing plates All bids must include delivery, installation, configuration, and on-site training Any inquiries regarding this RFP must be submitted by email by February 15, 2023 to the attention of Daniel Schwartz, General Manager at dschwartz@pfmcorp.com When requested, a bidder must furnish a Bid Bond or Certified Check for 5% of his bid, or for the stated amount shown in the solicitation. Bid Bonds must be executed by a reliable Surety Company authorized to do business in the State of Rhode Island. Failure to provide Bid Surety with bid may be cause for rejection of bid. The Bid Surety of any three bidders in contention will be held until an award has been made according to the specifications of each proposal. All others will be returned by mail within 48 hours following the bid opening. Upon award of a contract, the remaining sureties will be returned by mail unless instructed to do otherwise. PERFORMANCE AND LABOR AND PAYMENT BONDS - A performance bond and labor and payment bond of up to 100% of an award may be required by the Authority's purchasing agent. Whenever the Authority deems it to be in the Authority's best interest, the Authority reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel this RFP, to reject any and all proposals, to waive minor irregularities or informalities in a proposal; to re-solicit; and to proceed in a manner other than awarding a contract under this RFP. The Authority will not waive, however,the requirement that qualifications and proposals be received by the Authority prior to the deadline for submission.

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