DEM Engineering Services for The Port of Galilee

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is conducting a Qualification Based Selection (QBS) solicitation (Solicitation Number QLV25004570) for engineering services to design improvements within the Port of Galilee in Narragansett, Rhode Island. The primary objective is to secure a qualified engineering firm to develop comprehensive design plans that will be advanced to construction-ready bid documents. Qualified firms must possess significant engineering expertise in maritime infrastructure design and have the capability to transform conceptual improvements into detailed, actionable construction plans. The solicitation requires firms to submit comprehensive proposals electronically through the Ocean State Procures system, with a submission deadline of September 6, 2024 at 1:30 PM EDT. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 15, 2024 at 9:00 AM at the Coastal Resources Office, and a vendor Q&A period will run from August 5 to August 21, 2024. Evaluation will be conducted through a technical review process, with cost negotiations occurring exclusively with the most technically qualified firm.

The solicitation includes specific requirements for vendor participation, with a mandatory minimum of 10% contract value reserved for Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women Business Enterprises (WBEs). Vendors must register in the Ocean State Procures system and demonstrate compliance with Rhode Island's affirmative action policies. Insurance requirements are stringent, including $1 million in general liability coverage, workers compensation, $1 million in automobile liability, and $2 million in professional liability coverage. The initial contract period will commence in September 2024 and run for one year, with the potential for one additional 12-month renewal contingent upon vendor performance and funding availability. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates the State reserves the right to make single or multiple awards and may reject any or all submissions. All proposals must be submitted electronically, with no alternative submission methods accepted, emphasizing the state's commitment to a streamlined, digital procurement process.