DEM Browning Mill Pond Dam Repair and Rehabilitation

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is seeking qualified engineering and design firms to provide comprehensive services for the Browning Mill Pond Dam Repair and Rehabilitation project located in Exeter, Rhode Island. The Request for Proposal (RFP25005468) requires firms to develop final design specifications, obtain necessary permitting, and create construction specifications for dam rehabilitation. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Ocean State Procures system between April 21, 2025 and May 19, 2025, with the initial contract period expected to commence around August 1, 2025 and lasting twelve months, with potential for a one-year renewal contingent on vendor performance and fund availability. The evaluation process will assess technical proposals, cost proposals, and Independently Small Business Enterprise (ISBE) participation rates, utilizing a comprehensive scoring methodology. Key technical requirements include detailed documentation submission, including a Vendor Certification Questionnaire, ownership disclosures, and various state-mandated certifications. Vendors must demonstrate comprehensive insurance coverage, including liability, workers compensation, automobile liability, and professional liability insurance.

The state emphasizes support for minority-owned, women-owned, and disability-owned businesses, allocating evaluation points for ISBE participation to encourage diversity in contracting. Vendors must comply with Rhode Island state laws regarding political contributions, conflict of interest disclosures, and anti-discrimination policies. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the comprehensive nature of the dam rehabilitation project suggests a significant engineering and design contract. The procurement is specifically targeted at professional engineering and design firms with expertise in dam rehabilitation, infrastructure assessment, and municipal engineering projects. Vendors must demonstrate technical capabilities, relevant project experience, and the ability to navigate complex permitting and design requirements for critical infrastructure rehabilitation. The contract opportunity is geographically focused on Providence County, with the specific project site located in Exeter, Rhode Island, indicating a localized but technically complex procurement opportunity.