2026-CH-034 JS Pages.pdf

This document comprises project specifications and bidding requirements for Contract No. 2026-CH-034, a pavement improvement project administered by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation on Putnam Pike in Smithfield and Johnston. The scope of work includes full-width micro-milling and overlay, new traffic signal installation, pedestrian signal upgrades, pavement markings, ADA-compliant wheelchair ramps, new cement concrete curbing and sidewalks, and related incidental work. The project encompasses 106 line items with significant quantities including 300 square yards of clearing and grubbing, 3,700 cubic yards of earth excavation, 100,500 square yards of hot mix asphalt preparation, 15,000 square yards of Portland cement concrete sidewalks, 13,600 linear feet of precast concrete curb, and 90,000 linear feet of pavement markings. Questions must be submitted by August 5, 2026, with sealed bids due electronically through Ocean State Procures on August 14, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. EDT. The project is located on Putnam Pike from Danecroft Avenue to 300 feet west of George Waterman Road in Providence County.

This federally funded project utilizes mixed funding sources: Federal Aid Project No. STP-RESF(482) at 80% FHWA and 20% State funding, and STP-RESF(497) at 100% FHWA funding. Bidders must provide a bid bond equal to 5% of the total bid amount and a performance bond of 100% of the contract price from a Federal Register Circular 570-listed surety. Prevailing wage requirements apply under the Davis-Bacon Act and Work Hours Act of 1962, with an additional 0.33% contract administrative fee assessed. Required insurance includes general liability of $1 million combined single limit, workers compensation of $100,000 each accident, and automobile liability of $1 million each occurrence. All bidders must comply with federal and state procurement regulations, Rhode Island Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, and submit certifications addressing anti-collusion, debarment, conflicts of interest, DBE special provisions, EEO requirements, and OMB lobbying compliance.