Bituminous Concrete Crusher Rental RFP 10-6-25.pdf

Town of Tiverton, Rhode Island Request for Proposal (RFP)

BITUMINOUS CONCRETE CRUSHER RENTAL

I. Project Overview:

The Town of Tiverton is seeking proposals from qualified contractors for rental of a Portable Bituminous Concrete Crusher and operator(s). All vendors, by the submission of their bid, covenant to be bound hereby and to perform in accordance with this request to submit bids and these instructions to venders.

II. Scope of Work:

The project will include, but not limited to, the following tasks:

Bid Specifications:

o The supplied grinder shall meet or exceed the specifications of a Morbark 1300 Series Grinder. Whenever an item is named or described, an item “equal” thereto, may be furnished. Determination of an equal product will be at the discretion of the Town of Tiverton.

o This equipment bid is to be by the ton, including operator(s), of a portable rock crusher that will be delivered and used at the Tiverton Department of Public Works Facility on Industrial Way in Tiverton. The crusher shall produce a finished product no larger than 1-1/2 inch in diameter.

o There is an existing pile of excavated bituminous concrete stored at the DPW

Facility that needs to be crushed for future use. The existing materials will be loaded into the crusher and the finished product stockpiled onsite by the crusher operator(s). The crusher shall be operated by the vendor and the cost of employee(s) shall be included in the rental bid price. Estimated tonnage is 4000.

o Estimated quantities are shown and will be used as a basis for determining the low bid. Estimated quantities are not expressed or implied to be guaranteed. The Town reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities of all items.

III. Proposal Requirements:

Contractors are required to submit the following with their proposal:

A detailed cost breakdown of materials, labor, and other expenses. Bid prices submitted shall include equipment delivery, equipment used with vendor operator(s), and equipment removal. Work shall be performed at the Tiverton Department of Public Works, 50 Industrial Way, Tiverton, RI.

Company background, qualifications, relevant experience, and references.

IV. Timeline requirements:

Project Start Date: October 2025

Expected Completion Date: November 2025

V. Bid Inquiries

Any questions relative to this request for services shall be directed to David Silvia Jr., Director of Public Works, at 401-625-6760.; dpw@tiverton.ri.gov.com.

VI. Submission Instructions

Bids shall be filed in a sealed envelope bearing the title “Bituminous Concrete Crusher Rental” on the outside of the envelope to the Office of the Town Clerk of Tiverton on or before 2:00 PM on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at which time they will be publicly opened and read in the Town Council Chambers. Bids received after the deadline will not be considered. A duly authorized representative must sign bids in the name of the bidding company.

Clerk for the Town of Tiverton, Rhode Island Joan Chabot Tiverton Town Hall 343 Highland Road Tiverton, Rhode Island 02878 jchabot@tiverton.ri.gov

(401) 625-6703

VII. Terms and Conditions

The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

The vendor will be responsible for all required permits and inspections.

All work must comply with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

All timely and responsive bids will be reviewed, and the town reserves the right to award the contract to the most qualified and responsive bidder in the best interests of the municipality.

Thank you for your interest in this project. We look forward to receiving your proposal.