B_Drainage Precast Concrete Curb Retaining Wall Materials.pdf

INVITATION TO BID

DRAINAGE, PRECAST CONCRETE CURB,

RETAINING WALL MATERIALS

BID #SK0079HD

The Town of South Kingstown will accept sealed bids for the above referenced in the Finance Department, addressed to: Julie A. Mason, Procurement Administrator, 180 High Street, Wakefield, RI 02879, no later than 10:30 A.M. on May 19, 2025, and will then be publicly opened and read aloud.

NO BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE 10:30 AM DEADLINE.

The bids will be awarded on the basis of the lowest evaluated or responsive bidder pursuant to R.I.G.L.

45-55-5. “Competitive Sealed Bidding”. Firms interested in submitting a bid may register on-line to download and print bid packages. For further details please visit:

http://www.southkingstownri.com/165/Invitations-to-Bid

For questions related to this bid please contact Julie A. Mason, Procurement Administrator by email:

jmason@southkingstownri.gov

Individuals requesting American Sign Language Interpreter or CART Service must call the Town Clerk’s Office at (401)789-9331 at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the bid opening date.

http://www.southkingstownri.com/165/Invitations-to-Bid mailto:jmason@southkingstownri.gov

SELECTION CRITERIA

The bid will be evaluated as to R.I.G.L. 45-55-5. (2) “Competitive Sealed Bidding” and the award shall be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated or responsive bid price.

Prices;

Meets or exceeds bid specifications;

Discounts available;

Delivery Date;

TOWN OF SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RHODE ISLAND

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS

1. Receipt and Opening of Bids:

Sealed proposals (bids) will be accepted in the Finance Department, Town of South Kingstown, 180 High Street, Wakefield, RI 02879, until the time indicated on the advertisement for Bids, for the commodities, equipment or services designated in the specifications and will then be publicly opened and read aloud at specified time. Envelopes must be clearly marked with the name of the item bid and time and date of the opening.

It is the bidder’s responsibility to see that their proposal is delivered within the time and at the place prescribed. Bids received prior to the time of opening will be securely kept unopened. No responsibility will attach to any officer or person for the premature opening of a proposal not properly addressed and identified.

Any documents incorrectly addressed or misdirected to other locations other than the Finance Department, Town of South Kingstown, and are not present at the time and date specified of the bid opening for whatever cause will be deemed late and will not be considered. Postmarks will not be considered proof of timely submission. Proposals received by facsimile will not be considered.

2. Preparation of Bids:

Proposals must be submitted on and in accordance with the forms attached hereto, blank places must be filled in as noted, no change shall be made in the phraseology of the proposal or in the item or items mentioned therein, must contain the name and proper address of the bidding firm, and must be signed by a responsible member of the firm with his/her signature and official title.

Proposals that are not complete, or contain any omissions, erasures, alterations, additions or contain irregularities of any kind, may be rejected.

3. Telegraphic Modification:

Telephonic, telegraphic or oral bids, amendments or withdrawals will not be accepted.

4. Withdrawal of Bids:

Bids may be withdrawn personally or by written request at any time prior to the time specified for the opening. Bids may be modified in the same manner. Negligence on the part of the bidder in preparing the bid confers no right of withdrawal or modification of his bid after such bid has been opened.

5. Bid Security:

Not Applicable

6. Qualification of the Bidder:

Each supplier shall present evidence that he is normally engaged in the purveying and support of the type of material bid upon. The supplier shall make himself thoroughly familiar with the contents of the notice before submitting his conditions, and specifications of this notice, no bid shall be considered by the suppliers who are unable to show that they are normally engaged in the purveying and support of the type of material bid on.

7. Obligations of the Bidder:

At the time of the opening of the bids, each bidder will be presumed to have inspected the Specifications and Contract documents (including all Addenda). The failure or omission of any bidder to receive or examine any form, instrument or document shall in no way relieve any bidder from any obligation in respect to this bid. Any exceptions or deviations from the provisions contained in this specification must be explained in detail and attached to the proposal. If such deviations do not part from the intent of this notice and are in the best interest of the Town, the proposal will receive careful consideration.

8. Prices:

Bidders shall state the proposed price in the manner designated in the Bid Proposal Form. Bidders agree that the prices in this bid shall be irrevocable for ninety (90) days, or until the bid is awarded by the Town Council. After award by the Town Council, said prices shall then remain firm for the duration of the contract.

9. Delivery:

Material shall be delivered on or before as per proposal. If the supplier fails to deliver the material as required in the time indicated, or subsequently agreed to, credit may be taken in the bid price of 1/10 of 1% per day at the discretion of the Town Manager of the Town of South Kingstown.

10. Tax Exemptions:

The Town is exempt from the payment of R.I. Sales Tax under the 1956 General Laws of the State of Rhode Island, §44-18-30 Para.1, as amended. Bid is not to include any taxes from which the Town of South Kingstown is exempted by law; the Town will complete tax exemption forms required by the supplier.

11. Acceptance or Rejection:

The Town of South Kingstown reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to accept any bid or waive any formality in the proposal as deemed advisable in the best interest of the Town. The Town also reserves the right to award the bid on a per item basis. The Town of South Kingstown, in addition to soliciting bids in response to this bid, may consult, consider, and make an award for any and all open bid offers for a comparable unit as sought herein from an approved cooperative or consortium.

12. Equal Opportunity Employer:

For the purposes of this statement the term “vendor” shall mean any and all individuals, companies, corporations, and business entities that provide goods or services to the

Town of South Kingstown pursuant to any and all relevant and appropriate Federal, State, and local purchasing rules, regulations and procedures.

The Town of South Kingstown is committed to the general policy and principle of Equal Employment Opportunity in terms of retaining vendors to provide the Town with goods and services necessary for routine and emergency operations. The Town will not discriminate against vendors as entities, or individual employees thereof on any legally recognized basis included, but not limited to race, age, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, Veteran’s status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic conditions, predisposition to certain diseases, or ancestry, except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists.

By submission of your bid, you agree not to discriminate in the above-named categories.

13. Ethics in Public Contracting:

By submitting their bid/proposal, the bidder certifies that their bid is made without collusion or fraud and that they have not offered or received any kickbacks or inducements from any other bidder, supplier, manufacturer or subcontractor in connection with their bid, and that they have not conferred on any public employee having official responsibility for this procurement transaction any payment, loan, subscription, advance, deposit of money, services or anything of more than nominal value, present or promised, unless consideration of substantially equal or greater value was exchanged.

14. Town Bidding Website:

The Town of South Kingstown officially distributes bid documents through the Bid Net website under the RI Purchasing Group. There are no fees required to register on the website. Copies of solicitation documents obtained from any other source are not considered official copies and the Town is not responsible for those documents.

Only those vendors who download the documents from the Bid Net website will receive addendum information, if such information is issued. If you received this document from any other source, we recommend that you register on the Bid Net website:

https://www.bidnetdirect.com/ to obtain an official copy and any associated addendum.

15. Payment Terms:

The Town agrees to pay for the material within thirty (30) days after acceptance. Acceptance means 100% delivery of satisfactory material to comply with our specifications.

16. “Or Equal” Bidding:

If the material which the supplier bids does not completely meet our specifications, the supplier must submit detailed specifications of his material with his bid. If the supplier does not submit said specifications, and his material does not meet our specifications, the Town of South Kingstown reserves the right to refuse such material and obtain it from another source.

https://www.bidnetdirect.com/

14. Exceptions to Specification:

If the material offered differs from the provisions contained in this specification, such differences must be explained in detail on sheets attached to the proposal, and if such deviations do not depart from the intent of this notice and are in the best interest of the Town, the proposal will receive careful consideration.

15. Tests:

Before approval, the Town Manager or his Agent shall have the right to inspect and test the material furnished in accordance with this notice.

BID SPECIFICATIONS

DRAINAGE / PRECAST CONCRETE CURB / RETAINING WALL MATERIALS

#SK0079HD

Scope of Services

Unless otherwise specified herein, all material specifications shall adhere to the Specifications for Miscellaneous Road Building Materials or State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2018 Edition with all revisions.

The Town of South Kingstown intends to purchase approximately twenty-five (25) catch basins for summer work. See accompanying sheets for more details.

The supplier shall bid prices per each item, delivered, freight prepaid.

Delivery

Materials will be delivered by the vendor to the Town of South Kingstown, Highway Garage, 134 Asa Pond Road, Peace Dale, Rhode Island, between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 3:30 P.M., except Saturdays and Sundays, and legal holidays, or to a specific job site in the Town of South Kingstown.

Items

1. CATCH BASINS

a. STANDARD STRUCTURE

Our standard structure is 6' 6" tall, with an inside diameter of 4' and a 3' cone

(Reference Standard Detail 9). It includes the following components:

Approximately 50 red hard sewer bricks Square ring row: eight pieces Cone: 12 #1 blocks 12 #2 blocks 12 #3 blocks 10 bottom plates For additional depth add 23 barrel blocks per vertical foot. We will accept bids on any basin with dimensions close to these.

Components do not have to be the same. Please include literature with such a bid.

b. REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURE

The reinforced concrete structure would be approximately 7' 0" tall, with an inside diameter of 4' (Reference Detail). It includes the following components:

(1) Precast concrete sump with adapter rings and with seep hole in base

(RIDOT Standard 5.1.0)

(2) Precast concrete riser, 3' long with holes as required

(3) Concentric Cone with a 12" cone height

For additional depth the riser length would be increased. We will accept bids on any basin with dimensions close to these.

Please include literature with such a bid.

2. STANDARD CATCH BASIN FRAME & GRATE

Our standard catch basin frame & grate is the Rhode Island Department of

Transportation Standard 6.3.2 (BICYCLE SAFE) except with a 6” frame height.

The standard frame and grate, will be used on most, if not all, of the Town’s basins.

The Town is also seeking bids for replacement grates. Provide a unit cost of grates only without the frame.

3. STANDARD DRAINAGE MANHOLE COVER

Our standard manhole cover is the Rhode Island Department of Transportation Standard 6.2.1.

4. HIGH CAPACITY FRAME & GRATE

Our standard high capacity frame and grate is the Rhode Island Department of

Transportation Standard 6.3.4. (BICYCLE SAFE)

5. PRECAST CONCRETE DROP INLETS

Our standard precast concrete drop inlet is the Rhode Island Department of

Transportation Standard 4.5.0.

The Town usually purchases approximately six (6) drop inlets per year for in-house drainage work. Provide a unit cost per drop inlet.

6. PRECAST CONCRETE SUMPS WITH ADAPTER RINGS

Our standard precast concrete sump is the Rhode Island Department of

Transportation Standard 5.1.0 except with seep hole in base.

7. PRECAST CONCRETE CURB

a. Precast Concrete Curb Straight and Circular: Shall be in accordance with Section 905 of the R.I. Standard Specifications. (RIDOT Standard 7.1.0) Standard 6’ filler pieces with a minimum length of straight or circular filler pieces to be no less than 3’.Circular curb is required on curves of less than 160’ – 0” or less. Straight curb to be used on curves of more than 160’ – o” radius. All exposed edges to have a ¾” chamfer.

b. 3’ – 0” Precast Concrete Transition Curb: Shall be in accordance with

Section 905 of the R.I. Standard Specifications. (RIDOT Standard 7.1.1) Drawing shows transition curb for one direction, for other direction use opposite hand and include a ½” 0 X 4” epoxy coated dowel. All exposed surfaces to have a sponge float finish. All exposed edges to have a ¾” chamfer.

c. 6’ – 0” Precast Concrete Transition Curb: Shall be in accordance with section

905 of the R.I. Standard Specifications. (RIDOT Standard 7.1.2.) Drawing shows transition curb for one direction, for other direction use opposite hand and include a ½” 0 X 4” epoxy coated dowel. All exposed surfaces to have a sponge float finish.

All exposed edges to have a ¾” chamfer.

d. Precast Concrete Wheelchair Ramp Transition Curb: Shall be in accordance with Section 905 of the R.I. Standard Specifications. (RIDOT Standard 7.1.3) Circular curb is required on curves with Radius of 160’ – 0” or less. Straight curb to be used on curves of more than 160’ – o” radius. All exposed edges to have a ¾” chamfer. All exposed surfaces to have a sponge float finish. A minimum length of straight or circular filler pieces to be no less than 3’.

e. Precast Concrete 2’- 0 Radius Corner: Shall be in accordance with Section 905 of the R.I. Standard Specifications. (RIDOT Standard 7.1.4) All exposed surfaces to have a sponge float finish. No Reinforcement Required. All exposed edges to have a ¾” chamfer. See Standard 7.1.0 for dowel socket location.

f. Precast Concrete Lot Curb: Shall be in accordance with Section 905 of the

R.I. Standard Specifications. (RIDOT Standard 7.2.3) 1/8” Joints doweled with a ¾” 0 dowel 6” long. Top and exposed surfaces to have a sponge float finish.

g. Precast Concrete Car Stops: Shall be in accordance with Section 905 of the

R.I. Standard Specifications. (RIDOT Standard 7.2.4) Standard 5’ length, 6” in height and 9” wide. All exposed surfaces to have a sponge float finish. All exposed edges to have a ¾” chamfer.

8. PRECAST CONCRETE RETAINING WALL BLOCKS AND APPURTENANCES

a. PRECAST CONCRETE BLOCK

Concrete masonry units shall be VERSA-LOK retaining wall units or approved equal.

Units shall have a minimum 28-day compression strength of 3000 psi in accordance with ASTM C-90. The concrete shall have an adequate freeze/thaw protection with a maximum moisture absorption rate of 6 percent.

Units shall provide a minimum of 100 pounds per square foot of wall face area.

Exterior face shall be textured. Units shall have angled sides and be capable of obtaining concave and convex curves.

Units shall be interlocked with non-corrosive nylon/fiberglass pins.

The units shall be interlocked so as to provide a minimum of 3/4 inch setback per course of wall height.

Units shall be 16" wide, 6" high and 12" deep.

b. CONNECTING PINS

Connecting pins shall be nylon resin rods with fiberglass reinforcement. Pins shall have a minimum flexural strength of 128,000 psi.

c. GEOGRID

Geogrid shall be high density polyethylene grid, specifically fabricated for use as a soil reinforcement. Acceptable manufacturer of geogrid is the Tensar Corporation or approved equal.

d. CAP UNITS

Cap units shall meet the specifications for precast concrete block contained herein. Type A cap units shall be 14" wide on the face of the unit, 12" wide on the back of the unit, 12" deep and 3 5/8" thick. Type B cap units shall be 14” wide on the face of the unit, 16” wide on the back of the unit, 12” deep and 3 5/8” thick.

e. CONCRETE ADHESIVE

Concrete adhesive shall be a single component non-sag, elastomer designed for use in most non-traffic bearing joints, including those where structural movement or stress is expected. It is to be used primerless on masonry and concrete.

It shall have exceptional adhesion, elasticity, and resistance to shear, stress and weathering.

It shall be 100% non-toxic when fully cured.

It shall have gun grade consistency.

It shall be packaged in 11 ounce cartridges.

It shall meet the requirements of ASTM C-920-79.

The Town has a history of constructing approximately 50 linear feet of

4 foot high retaining walls each year.

9. SANITARY SEWER MANHOLE FRAME AND COVER, TSK STANDARD

Cast-iron manhole frames and covers shall-conform to the types and styles as specified and a shown on the Drawing WW-1-D-4. Shop drawings shall be submitted to the Public Services Director for approval before fabrication.

Gray iron castings shall conform to the requirements of ASSHO Designation:

M 105-49, Class 30, amended to date. Iron castings shall be true to pattern in form and dimensions, free from pouring, faults, sponginess, cracks, blowholes and other defects in positions affecting the strength and value for the service intended. The finished castings shall be painted with a bituminous material so as to present a smooth, finished coating tough and tenacious when cold and not tacky or with any tendency to scale off under seasonable temperature changes.

Cast-iron manhole frames and covers shall be provided for all sewer manhole structures and shall have the word "SEWER" cast thereon.

All standard manhole covers within paved areas shall have two (2) 1-inch diameter holes for venting, per Drawing WW-lD-4.

Standard sanitary sewer manhole frames and covers shall have the following designations:

a. 24” Diameter - LeBaron Foundry Company No. LC-268, or approved equal.

b. 30” Diameter - LeBaron Foundry Company No. LC-328, or approved equal.

BID SHEET

DRAINAGE / PRECAST CONCRETE CURB / RETAINING WALL MATERIALS

Item Description Unit Unit Cost

CATCH BASINS

1a. Standard Structure Each $_____________ Unit price

Individual Components:

(1) #1 BLOCK Each $_____________

(2) #2 BLOCK Each $_____________

(3) #3 BLOCK Each $_____________

(4) #4 BLOCK Each $_____________

(5) #5 BLOCK Each $_____________

(6) STANDARD BLOCK (BARREL) Each $_____________

(7) BOTTOM PLATES Each $_____________

(8) DEE- RING 8 PIECES Each $_____________

(9) MAN-HOLE RING 9 PIECES Each $_____________

(10) SQUARE- RING 8 PIECES Each $_____________

Red Sewer Bricks are used to set frame and cover/grate on top of structure

Smooth Finish SS

(11) RED HARD SEWER BRICKS 2”X4”X8” Each $_____________

(12) RED HARD SEWER BRICKS 1”X4”X8” Each $_____________

Rough Finish S&H

(13) RED HARD SEWER BRICKS 2”X4”X8” Each $_____________

(14) RED HARD SEWER BRICKS 1”X4”X8” Each $_____________

(15) Solid Block 4”X8”X16” Each $_____________

(16) Solid Block 6”X8”X16” Each $_____________

(17) Solid Block 8”X8”X16” Each $_____________

(18) Solid Block 2”X4”X8” Each $_____________

1b. Reinforced Concrete Structure Each $_____________ Unit Price

STANDARD CATCH BASIN

FRAMES AND GRATES / COVERS

2a. Standard Catch Basin Grate with frame Each $_____________ 3 Flange Unit Price 4 Flange

2b. Standard Catch Basin Grate without frame Each $_____________ Unit Price

3. Standard Drainage Manhole Cover with frame Each $_____________

4a. High Capacity Catch Basin Grate with frame Each $_____________ 3 Flange Unit Price 4 Flange

4b. High Capacity Catch Basin Grate without frame Each $______________

Unit Price

DROP INLETS

5. Precast Concrete Drop Inlet Each $_____________ Unit Price

6. Precast Concrete Sump w/ Adapter Rings Each $_____________ Unit Price

PRECAST CONCRETE CURB

7a.1. Precast Concrete Curb Straight Foot $______________

7a.2. Precast Concrete Curb Circular Foot $______________

7b. Precast Concrete Transition Curb 3’ – 0” Each $______________ Unit Price

7c. Precast Concrete Transition Curb 6’ –0” Each $_____________ Unit Price

7d. Precast Concrete Wheelchair Ramp Transition Foot $______________ Unit Price

7e. Precast Concrete Radius Corner 2’ – 0” Each $______________ Unit Price

7f. Precast Concrete Lot Curb 24” height Foot $______________ Unit Price

7g. Precast Concrete Car Stops Foot $______________ Unit Price

PRECAST CONCRETE RETAINING WALL BLOCKS AND APPURTENANCES (VERSA-

LOK)

8a. Precast Concrete Blocks Each $______________ Unit Price

8b. Connecting Pins Each $______________ Unit Price

8c. Geogrid SY $______________ Unit Price

8d.1. Cap Units Type A Each $______________ Unit Price

8d.2 Cap Units Type B Each $______________ Unit price

8e. Concrete Adhesive 11 oz. tubes each $______________ Unit price

SANITARY SEWER FRAMES AND COVERS

9a. Sewer Frame & Cover – 24” Each $_____________ Unit price

9b. Sewer Frame & Cover – 30” Each $_____________

Unit price

GUARANTEED TIME OF DELIVERY AFTER RECEIVING TELEPHONE ORDER FROM

TOWN:

1. Catch Basins _______Days

2. Standard Catch Basin Grate w/ & w/o Frames _______Days

3. Drainage Manhole Cover w/ Frame _______Days

4. High Capacity Catch Basin Grate w/ frame _______Days

5. Precast Concrete Drop Inlet _______Days

6. Precast Concrete Sump w/ Adapter Rings _______Days

7. Precast Concrete Curb _______Days

8. Precast Concrete Retaining Wall Blocks _______Days

9. Sanitary Sewer Manhole Cover w/ Frame _______Days

BID CERTIFICATION

I, (WE) AGREE TO PROVIDE THE SPECIFIED MATERIALS AND SERVICES AT THE

PRICES BID HEREIN AND CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IS

COMPLETE AND ACCURATE.

Company Name

Company Address

Authorized Signature & Title

Date of Signature

Phone Number Fax Number

NOTES:

1. SUCCESSFUL BIDDER MUST HOLD BID PRICES THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026,

INCLUSIVE.

2. BIDS MAY BE SUBMITTED ON ANY ONE OR ALL ITEMS.

3. THE TOWN RESERVES THE RIGHT TO PURCHASE MATERIAL THROUGH STATE OF

RHODE ISLAND MPA IF PRICING IS MORE FAVORABLE.

4. MULTIPLE YEAR CONTRACT: THIS BID PROVIDES FOR A ONE (1) YEAR CONTRACT

WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND ONE (1) ADDITIONAL YEAR THROUGH JUNE 30,

2027, INCLUSIVE, IF MUTUALLY AGREEABLE TO BOTH PARTIES.

5. ALL PRICES SHALL INCLUDE FREIGHT.

6. ALL PRICES SHALL INCLUDE THE COST OF PALLETS.