DOT: Rhode Island Welcome Center Well System Upgrade

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is soliciting proposals for the DOT: Rhode Island Welcome Center Well System Upgrade project through a Request for Quotation (RFQ23002949). The procurement seeks qualified firms to provide comprehensive services for a well system infrastructure upgrade, including decommissioning three existing underground vaults, extending the existing well casing above grade, constructing a new above-ground pump house building, and installing new equipment and systems within the pump house. Prospective vendors must submit comprehensive proposals electronically through the Ocean State Procures system by June 30, 2023, at 5:00 PM GMT, with a vendor Q&A period running from June 9 to June 21, 2023. The initial contract period will begin approximately in August 2023 and last for one year, with the potential for a single 12-month renewal based on vendor performance and funding availability. Qualified respondents must provide a bid surety bond or certified check for 5% of their proposed cost and demonstrate technical capabilities to complete the full project scope. Required qualifications include valid contractor registration with the Rhode Island Contractors' Registration Board and compliance with all state construction regulations.

The procurement includes specific set-aside requirements and enterprise participation goals, mandating a minimum of 10% contract value be awarded to Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women Business Enterprises (WBEs). Vendors must maintain specific insurance coverages, including $1,000,000 in liability coverage per occurrence, workers compensation insurance, and $1,000,000 in automobile liability coverage. The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements under Rhode Island General Laws and requires contractors to comply with state affirmative action policies. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the project involves upgrading existing infrastructure at the Rhode Island Welcome Center. Though the exact project budget is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the well system upgrade suggests a significant investment in infrastructure modernization. The state reserves the right to make single or multiple contract awards and to reject any or all proposals based on their evaluation of responsiveness and vendor qualifications.