DEM Phase 1 Marine Barge and Crane Removal from the Providence River

The State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) is soliciting qualified vendors for the DEM Phase 1 Marine Barge and Crane Removal project located in Providence County. This Qualified List of Vendors (QLV) procurement seeks a contractor to properly remove and dispose of a sunken barge and crane from the Providence River, with the primary objective of completing the removal to RIDEM's complete satisfaction. The solicitation, identified as QLV24003768, requires electronic proposal submissions through the Ocean State Procures system by February 22, 2024 at 11:00 AM EST, with a vendor Q&A period running from January 25 to February 8, 2024. Key project milestones include a construction start date of October 15, 2024, substantial completion by January 31, 2025, and final completion by March 31, 2025. Qualified vendors must submit a bid surety bond or certified check for 5% of their cost proposal and possess appropriate insurance coverage, including $1 million in liability, workers compensation, automobile liability, and environmental/pollution liability. Vendors must also be registered with the Rhode Island Contractors' Registration Board and comply with all state procurement regulations.

The solicitation includes a strong emphasis on minority and women-owned business participation, with a mandatory 10% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) utilization requirement. Vendors must submit an MBE Utilization Plan and demonstrate compliance with Rhode Island's affirmative action policies. The initial contract period is set for six months, with the potential for one additional six-month renewal based on vendor performance and funding availability. While the exact contract value is not specified, the project will be funded through state appropriations. Contractors must also adhere to prevailing wage requirements under Rhode Island General Laws and provide 100% payment and performance bonds prior to purchase order issuance. The state reserves the right to make single or multiple awards and to reject any or all proposals. This procurement establishes a prequalified vendor list from which RIDEM may subsequently issue job-specific Requests for Quote (RFQ).