TRFP27006986 Anti-Collusion.pdf

This is an Anti-Collusion Certificate for a Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) contract related to stormwater and drainage system maintenance, construction, asset management, and prevention operations. The certificate is required under Title 23, United States Code, Section 112(c), and must be executed by bidders as an unsworn declaration under penalty of perjury. The document certifies that the submitting contractor has not directly or indirectly entered into any agreement, participated in collusion, or taken any action in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with their bid submission for Rhode Island Contract Number TRFP27006986. The project involves applying cost-effective methods to operate, repair, replace, maintain, restore, and preserve Rhode Island's stormwater and drainage system assets, including stormwater treatment units, catch basins, manholes, culverts, outfalls, and associated conveyance infrastructure across linear miles of roadway throughout the state. This initiative is designed to extend the useful life of these assets and enable RIDOT to efficiently perform required stormwater maintenance and drainage work not included in upcoming capital improvement projects, as well as support emergency responses and repairs resulting from constituent complaints.

The anti-collusion declaration must be completed and submitted by all bidders as a prerequisite condition for contract approval by the Director of Public Roads. No specific pricing, set-asides, contract duration, renewal options, or funding sources are detailed in this certification document, as its sole purpose is to establish the bidder's compliance with federal competitive bidding requirements and certify the absence of collusive practices.