QLV26006412 Parcel 8-3 Figure 1.pdf

This is a project design specification document from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) for salt marsh and habitat restoration work at Parcel 8-3 in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. The procurement seeks a qualified firm to provide final design, environmental permitting, and complete construction specifications for habitat restoration activities at the specified location in Newport County. A mandatory pre-bid Teams meeting is scheduled for March 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM, with interested parties required to contact Kathy Missell at Katherine.missell@purchasing.ri.gov to obtain the meeting invitation. The proposal submission deadline is March 31, 2026, providing approximately four weeks from the March 3, 2026 posting date for firms to prepare and submit their responses. No contract term information or award dates are specified in the available documentation.

The solicitation requires selected firms to demonstrate expertise in salt marsh restoration design, environmental permitting processes, and coastal habitat engineering. Evaluation criteria will assess technical capabilities, relevant project experience, understanding of local environmental conditions, and proposed methodology for delivering design and permitting services. The complete solicitation document contains details regarding set-aside designations, organizational restrictions, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, and any preferences for minority-owned, women-owned, or disadvantaged business enterprises. No award value or budget range information is provided in the summary materials; prospective bidders must consult the complete solicitation document and materials from the mandatory pre-bid meeting to understand the full scope of work, budget parameters, and specific technical or insurance requirements necessary for proposal development.