DEM Design Build Replacement of Piers within the Port of Galilee

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is seeking qualified firms to execute a design-build project for the replacement of six piers (JJ, KK, NN, QQ, RR, SS) within the Port of Galilee in Narragansett, Rhode Island. This procurement is a Request for Proposal (RFP26005887) targeting firms with expertise in maritime infrastructure construction and design. The project requires comprehensive technical and cost proposals, with vendors expected to demonstrate technical proficiency in pier replacement and marine construction. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM located at 301 Great Island Road, Narragansett. The proposal submission period runs from September 3, 2025, at 11:00 AM EDT to October 2, 2025, at 11:00 AM EDT, with a vendor Q&A period from September 3, 2025, at 11:15 AM EDT to September 23, 2025, at 3:00 PM EDT. Evaluation criteria will include technical merit, cost effectiveness, and ISBE (Inclusive Small Business Enterprise) participation, with points allocated across these categories.

The solicitation includes specific requirements for vendor participation, particularly emphasizing Inclusive Small Business Enterprise (ISBE) involvement. Vendors must complete an ISBE Participation Plan demonstrating commitment to utilizing minority-owned, women-owned, or disability-owned businesses in the project execution. A bid surety bond or certified check for 5% of the total contract price is mandatory. Comprehensive insurance requirements include general liability, workers' compensation, automobile liability, professional liability, and technology errors and omissions coverage. Vendors must register in the Ocean State Procures system and comply with various state regulations, including political contribution reporting and anti-boycott provisions. The initial contract period is anticipated to begin approximately January 1, 2026, with a two-year duration. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the requirement for a 5% bid surety suggests a substantial project investment, likely in the multi-million dollar range, reflecting the complex nature of pier replacement infrastructure work.