Gibson Road Shoreline Improvements

The Town of Bristol, Rhode Island, located in Bristol County, is soliciting sealed bids for the Gibson Road Shoreline Improvements project through Invitation for Bid (IFB) #1063. The procurement involves removing the existing concrete boat ramp and replacing it with a rip rap revetment to match existing shoreline improvements at the terminus of Gibson Road within the town-owned right-of-way. Key project deliverables include demolition of current infrastructure, installation of geotextile fabric, multiple courses of stone riprap, erosion control measures, and revegetation with coastal salt-tolerant grass mix. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for April 11, 2025, at 10 AM at the project site, with bid submissions due by April 23, 2025, at 12:00 PM local time. The project timeline anticipates award on April 28, 2025, construction start on May 12, 2025, substantial completion by June 21, 2025, and final completion by June 28, 2025. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest qualified, evaluated bidder, with the town reserving the right to reject any or all bid proposals.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must submit one original marked "MASTER" and one copy of their proposal, and the contract requires a performance bond for 100% of the proposed contract value, to be submitted within five days after award. The project is subject to prevailing wage requirements under Rhode Island General Laws, with wage rates determined by the Federal Wage and Hour Division under the Davis-Bacon Act. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly outlined, the project will be funded through municipal sources. Interested bidders can obtain detailed instructions, specifications, and evaluation criteria through the town's online bidding system or at the Town Clerk's Office. No incumbent vendors are mentioned, and the project appears to be a standalone shoreline improvement initiative focused on coastal engineering and environmental protection.