DEM Design Build Improvements to the Port of Galilee Phase IV Narragansett

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP25004463) for design-build improvements to the Port of Galilee Phase IV located in Narragansett. The project encompasses comprehensive port infrastructure upgrades, specifically including bulkhead wall replacement, pier replacement, and utility system upgrades. Qualified firms with design-build capacity are being solicited to complete these critical port improvements. The solicitation requires vendors to submit detailed technical and cost proposals electronically through the Ocean State Procures system, with proposals due by August 9, 2024 at 1:00 PM EDT. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 11, 2024 at 9:00 AM at the Coastal Resources Office in Narragansett, and a vendor Q&A period will run from July 5 to July 19, 2024. Evaluation criteria will include technical merit, proposed cost, and ISBE participation rates, with the contract expected to commence approximately September 1, 2024 for an initial two-year term. Vendors must provide a bid surety bond or certified check for 5% of their cost proposal and be prepared to furnish 100% payment and performance bonds prior to contract award.

The RFP strongly encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Disability Business Enterprises (DisBEs), collectively referred to as Integrated Small Business Enterprises (ISBEs). Vendors will be scored partly based on their proposed ISBE utilization rate, with higher participation rates receiving more evaluation points. Insurance requirements include $1 million in general liability coverage, $100,000 in workers compensation, and $1 million in automobile liability coverage. The contract will utilize AIA Document A141 Agreement Between Owner and Design-Builder, and all vendors must be registered in the Ocean State Procures system to submit proposals. While specific budget ranges were not explicitly detailed in the solicitation documents, the project represents a significant infrastructure investment for the state. Funding will be provided by the State of Rhode Island, with the contract subject to funding availability beyond the initial fiscal year. Successful vendors must also comply with state affirmative action policies and prevailing wage requirements.