RIDOT Consultant Services Request for Proposals

This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) for qualified planning consultant services to develop sustainable long-term transportation asset management solutions for three critical corridors in Warren, Rhode Island: Market Street, Child Street (RI-103), and Metacom Avenue (RI-136). The project aims to maintain access to these corridors in response to the Town of Warren's planned managed retreat strategy by identifying comprehensive resilience and adaptation strategies for transportation assets. The solicitation period runs from April 10, 2026, through May 8, 2026, with vendor questions accepted through April 29, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Ocean State Procures by May 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT. The initial contract period will begin in June 2026 for a three-year term with no specified renewal options indicated in the solicitation documents.

Proposals will be evaluated on technical merit and cost considerations, with pricing submitted as hourly rates or alternative fee arrangements; no explicit award value or budget range is specified. Vendors must possess professional liability insurance with $2,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate coverage, along with general liability, workers compensation, and automobile liability insurance, and must provide current Financial Review Reports or Audited Financials performed by CPAs. The RFP includes Inclusionary Small Business Enterprise (ISBE) participation requirements with points awarded based on proposed utilization rates for minority-owned, women-owned, and disability business enterprises. All vendors are eligible to respond; however, selected consultants must maintain active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and complete mandatory federal and state compliance certifications including Certification Regarding Debarment, Conflicts Disclosure Policy, Lobbying Form, and USDOT Standard Title VI Assurances. A contract administrative fee of 0.33 percent of annual contract spend will be withheld from invoices. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the solicitation documents.