Bridge Group 44_H - Nonquit

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is soliciting bids for the Bridge Group 44_H - Nonquit project, which involves the comprehensive replacement of the single-span Nonquit Pond Bridge #292 (Bridge Pond Road) in Tiverton, Rhode Island. The project encompasses the bridge replacement and approximately 100 feet of approach work on each side, with extensive construction requirements including earth and structural excavation, micropile installation, guardrail work, concrete substructure construction, and associated landscaping and environmental controls. Key deliverables include 687 cubic yards of earth excavation, 62 micropiles, 1,600 square feet of protective shielding, and various guardrail and pavement installations. The procurement is structured as a federal-aid highway project with detailed technical specifications and performance requirements. Vendors must submit electronic bids through the Ocean State Procures system between September 26, 2024, and October 22, 2024, at 1:00 PM EDT, with a vendor Q&A period running from September 26 to October 13, 2024. Evaluation will be based on the lowest responsive and responsible total bid price, subject to review and correction.

The contract includes a mandatory 7% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal and requires bidders to provide a 5% bid bond, with the successful contractor required to furnish a 100% performance bond. Funding is structured as 80% federal (Federal Highway Administration) and 20% state, with prevailing wage rates under the Davis-Bacon Act applicable to all labor. Several bid items have fixed pricing requirements, including contaminated soil disposal (Type 2 at $40/ton, Type 3 at $115/ton), trainee hours at a minimum of $6/hour, and minimum bid amounts for temporary traffic protection ($100,000) and erosion control maintenance ($12,000). While no incumbent vendor is specified, contractors must meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including $1 million in liability coverage, workers' compensation, and automobile liability. The contract does not specify a total project budget, but the detailed line-item requirements and federal funding suggest a significant infrastructure investment for bridge replacement and associated roadway improvements.