DEM Reclamation and Paving Services at Colt State Park

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM), Division of Parks and Recreation, is seeking quotations for full depth reclamation and paving services specifically within Area 3 of Colt State Park in Bristol, Rhode Island. This Request for Quotation (RFQ25005307) is designed to solicit comprehensive paving and reclamation services from qualified vendors. The procurement timeline includes a non-mandatory pre-bid conference on Monday, March 24, 2025, at 11:00am located at the park site, with the bid response period running from March 19, 2025, at 8:45:00 AM EDT to April 02, 2025, at 11:00:00 AM EDT. Vendors are required to submit either a bid surety bond or a certified check for 5% of their total cost proposal, and must be prepared to provide 100% payment and performance bonds from a surety licensed in Rhode Island. The initial contract period is anticipated to commence around April 15, 2025, and will run for one year. Vendors must register in Ocean State Procures and submit all proposals electronically through this platform, with vendor Q&A allowed between March 19, 2025, at 9:00:00 AM EDT and March 27, 2025, at 12:00:00 PM EDT.

The solicitation includes specific requirements for minority business enterprise participation, with a 15% goal for such enterprises. Vendors must comply with affirmative action policies and various state and federal regulations regarding equal opportunity and anti-discrimination. Insurance requirements are substantial, including liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence, workers' compensation coverage, and automobile liability coverage of $1,000,000. The State reserves the right to make one or multiple awards to vendors, with a focus on ensuring diverse and qualified contractor participation. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive bonding and insurance requirements suggest a project of significant scope and value. The procurement is open to vendors who can meet the technical specifications, insurance requirements, and minority business enterprise participation goals, with an emphasis on local and state-compliant contractors who can successfully execute the reclamation and paving services at Colt State Park.