Corridor - Ashaway

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation is requesting bids for the Corridor–Ashaway project involving replacement of three bridges (Bridge No. 005051, a butted box beam; Bridge No. 005151, a concrete arch; and Bridge No. 005251, a butted box beam) spanning bodies of water in Providence County, with proposals due August 28, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. EDT. The project is federally funded under the Federal-Aid Highway program with 80% FHWA funding and 20% state funding (FAP Number STP-3334(001)). All work is subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements effective May 18, 2026, and Buy America compliance mandates domestic content of 55 percent for manufactured products with a minimal use threshold of $2,500 or 0.1 percent of contract value for foreign materials.

The scope includes bridge demolition, foundation work (including piles and micropile systems), prefabricated structural steel tub girders, ultra-high-performance concrete closure pours, abutment and pier construction, deck systems, utility relocations (including gas mains), drainage structures, stormwater treatment systems (cascade separators, infiltration trenches, permeable pavers), erosion control, ADA-compliant accessibility improvements, guardrails, landscaping, and asphalt and concrete placement across multiple work locations. Phased completion deadlines are November 10, 2027 for the Ashaway River Bridge and August 14, 2028 for the Potter Hill Bridge, with substantial completion by October 23, 2028. Liquidated damages are $3,500 per day for phase completions and $1,950 per day for substantial completion milestones. Lump sum item breakdowns are due within 70 days of apparent low bidder notification. Prefabricated bridge units require detailed shop drawings, welding procedures, and quality documentation with 1/4-inch placement tolerances for width and 1/8-inch for bearing elevation. All proposals must be submitted electronically through Ocean State Procures; vendor questions are due August 19, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. EDT. A 5% bid bond and 100% performance bond are required. Required insurance includes $1,000,000 general liability and workers' compensation. A 0.33% contract administrative fee applies.