DEM - Docks and Boat Ramp Removal at Echo Lake at Pascoag, RI

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is seeking qualified vendors to execute a comprehensive removal project at Echo Lake in Pascoag, Rhode Island. The procurement, identified as RFQ22001425, requires the removal of 44 existing dock structures and 1 boat ramp located on the shoreline of state-owned property. The project demands precise execution between November 1, 2022, and March 31, 2023, with a maximum contract duration of 60 days. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for June 1, 2022, at 10:00 AM EST at 200 Moroney Road, and vendors must submit electronic proposals through the Ocean State Procures system by June 17, 2022, at 11:30 AM EDT. Vendors are required to provide a base bid price covering all specified work, including bond costs, and additional unit prices for supplemental services such as backfill, topsoil, and boulder removal. The solicitation includes a $7,500 allowance for hazardous material abatement and specifies liquidated damages of $800 per calendar day for project delays. Successful vendors must demonstrate comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1 million in liability protection, workers' compensation, and automobile liability.

The procurement requires a minimum of 10% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation, indicating a commitment to supporting diverse business participation. Vendors must submit a bid surety bond or certified check representing 5% of their total bid amount, with the successful bidder required to provide 100% payment and performance bonds prior to contract award. The state reserves the right to make single or multiple awards and may reject any or all submissions at its discretion. While no incumbent vendor is specifically identified, the solicitation suggests this is an open competitive procurement accessible to qualified contractors meeting the specified requirements. Vendors must comply with Rhode Island's prevailing wage regulations and provide appropriate licensing. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project, including dock and boat ramp removal, hazardous material abatement, and potential additional site work, suggests a substantial contract value commensurate with the complex environmental remediation scope.