Electric Golf Carts

The Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC) is seeking bids for two (2) Club Car Villager 6, Cushman 4 Elite, or equivalent electric golf carts with adjustable rear seats, to service the Interlink Facility at Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport. RIAC is seeking pricing for a five (5) year lease and/or a one-time purchase of the golf carts, along with pricing for a five (5) year service contract.

The Rhode Island Airport Corporation is seeking bids for the lease and/or purchase of two (2) Club Car Villager 6, Cushman 4 Elite, or equivalent electric golf carts to shuttle passengers and their luggage between the Airport Terminal and Car Rental ticket counters. The carts must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Electric motor having an output rating of at least 3.7 HP (2.7 kw)
• Minimum seating capacity of 4 with 2 forward facing seats
• Non-marking white or grey colored tires
• Utility box for transporting passenger luggage or adjustable seating to allow four (4) passenger and luggage
• Headlight with toggle switch
• Taillights, brake activated
• Keyed ignition with 3 sets of removable keys
• Horn and beacon light wired to ignition switch to remain on at all times during operation
• Driving warning siren to be wired to ignition switch and operational any time the vehicle is in motion
• Factory warranty on the vehicle and batteries
• RIAC representative will approve color of the cart and seating

Delivery/Pickup

Golf carts must be delivered to RIAC by End of Day, **November 30, 2026**, or as otherwise agreed upon by RIAC. The cost of delivery must be included in the bid price. For leased golf carts, the cost of pickup at the termination of the lease must also be included in the lease price.

Service Contract & Warranties

The five (5) year service contract shall include, at a minimum, the following:

• A factory trained service technician to maintain the golf carts;
• A monthly preventative maintenance check with repairs performed as needed;
• Service technician shall provide a written copy of all services performed along with a list of all the parts used;
• Annual tune up; and
• Annual inspection of all accessories and complete safety inspection of vehicle.
• A five (5) year warranty shall be provided for leased carts
• A minimum six (6) year warranty shall be provided for purchased carts
• Response/repairs shall begin within 48 hours from the time RIAC reports an issue
• If either electric cart cannot be returned to service within 5 business days, a suitable replacement cart shall be provided.

Bids will be received until **November 6, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time EDT**. Bidders may submit bids electronically through RIAC's OpenGov procurement portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pvdairport or as sealed paper submissions. For paper submissions, proposing firms shall submit 4 COPIES printed copies of the proposal in a sealed envelope or package to the Rhode Island Airport Corporation, Office of Procurement. RIAC will not accept any bid or proposal received after the due date and time.

The successful Bidder will be the lowest responsible and responsive Bidder. For purposes of this solicitation, the lowest responsible Bidder is the firm that RIAC determines meets the specifications at the lowest price.

Bidders must hold the bid price for one hundred twenty (120) days from bid opening date.

**Insurance** (evidence required prior to award): General Liability limits of **$1,000,000** per occurrence; Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance with limits of **$1,000,000** per occurrence; Worker's Compensation coverage to Rhode Island statutory limits; Errors and Omissions coverage with minimum limits of **$1,000,000** per claim.

The term of the PSA will be for five (5) years at the sole discretion of RIAC. The agreement is expected to commence on December 1, 2026.