Demolition of former portsmouth department of transportation building

The Rhode Island Department of Administration, Division of Capitol Asset Management and Maintenance is seeking proposals for the demolition of the former Portsmouth Department of Transportation Building located at 171 Anthony Road in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. The project involves complete demolition of the existing building and associated site preparation, with a comprehensive scope that includes several critical elements. The procurement requires a base bid for demolition work, with specific allowances totaling $85,000 for unforeseen conditions, including $15,000 for utilities, $20,000 for building demolition, and $50,000 for soil disposal. Vendors must provide unit pricing for soil disposal and backfill quantities, with specific credit and charge mechanisms for quantities above and below predetermined thresholds. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for May 24, 2023, at 10:00 AM EST at the project site, with a vendor Q&A period running from May 17 to May 31, 2023. The contract has a defined timeline, with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2023, substantial completion required by November 1, 2023, and final completion by November 24, 2023. Liquidated damages of $3,000 per day will be assessed for delays beyond the specified completion dates.

The procurement includes specific requirements for vendor participation, with a mandatory 10% Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) participation goal. Vendors must submit a bid surety bond or certified check for 5% of their proposal amount, and the successful bidder will be required to provide 100% payment and performance bonds. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including $1,000,000 in general liability coverage, workers' compensation, and automobile liability insurance. The project is subject to Rhode Island's prevailing wage requirements and will utilize AIA contract documents. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the multiple allowances and unit pricing mechanisms suggest flexibility in project scope and potential value. The State reserves the right to make single or multiple awards and may reject any or all bids at its sole discretion. Funding for the project is provided by the State of Rhode Island, with the contract potentially extending beyond the current fiscal year subject to fund availability.