Burnside Street Streetscape Project

The Town of Bristol, Rhode Island, is soliciting sealed bids for the Burnside Street Streetscape Project, a comprehensive infrastructure improvement initiative located in Bristol County. The project involves full depth reconstruction of approximately 542 linear feet of Burnside Street, spanning from Station 0+40 to Station 5+42.98, with specific engineering design prepared by Pare Corporation. Key deliverables include roadway reconstruction, sidewalk improvements, granite curb installation, pavement resurfacing, and utility adjustments within a 37-foot public right-of-way. The bid (Bid No. 1070) was advertised on August 21, 2025, with bids due on September 10, 2025, and a mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for September 2, 2025, at 11 A.M. at the intersection of Hope Street and Burnside Street. The project is funded through the Municipal Infrastructure Grant Program (MIGP) and Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank, with an expected completion date of December 19, 2025, and a total contract duration of 81 calendar days. Bidders must provide a 5% bid security and demonstrate the ability to meet comprehensive technical specifications, including detailed roadway construction requirements and utility management protocols.

The procurement includes a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation goal of 15%, requiring bidders to submit an MBE Utilization Plan as part of their proposal. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements under Rhode Island General Laws and provide documentation including non-collusion affidavits, insurance coverage details, and relevant experience statements. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the Town reserving the right to adjust or reject bid items based on available funding. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project involves substantial infrastructure improvements and is funded through municipal and state infrastructure grants. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with RIDOT Standard Specifications and provide comprehensive documentation proving their capability to execute the project's technical requirements. The procurement is open to qualified contractors who can meet the technical specifications, MBE participation goals, and stringent documentation requirements outlined in the Advertisement Contract Documents.