VendorChangeDetailsReport_TRFP26006507_v2_May_7_26.pdf

This is a Solicitation Change Details Report for the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) documenting modifications to Request for Proposals TRFP26006507 for consultant services focused on Warren Resilience and Managed Retreat Research and Strategies. The solicitation seeks qualified planning consultants 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 primary objective is to maintain access to these corridors in response to the Town of Warren's planned managed retreat strategy. 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. The change report indicates that one document, "TRFP26006507A2.zip," was added on May 7, 2026, with no other modifications to header information, solicitation fields, questionnaires, item specifications, or solicitation group changes.

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. Proposals will be evaluated on technical merit and cost considerations, with pricing submitted as hourly rates or alternative fee arrangements, though no explicit budget range is specified. The solicitation includes Inclusionary Small Business Enterprise (ISBE) participation requirements with points awarded based on proposed utilization of 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. Vendors must provide current Financial Review Reports or Audited Financials prepared by CPAs. 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.