Highview Drive Detention Basin Drainage Improvements

The Town of Bristol, Rhode Island, has issued Invitation for Bid #1072 for the Highview Drive Detention Basin Drainage Improvements project, located in Bristol County. The procurement seeks a contractor to perform comprehensive civil and site work involving the rehabilitation of an existing stormwater detention basin. Specific project deliverables include grading, subgrade compaction, fence removal and installation, sediment control device implementation, water quality basin construction, riprap sediment forebay development, overflow structure installation, and associated landscaping. The project requires installation of concrete overflow weirs, corrugated plastic drain pipes, concrete headwalls, wood post and rail fencing, and loam and seed work. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 23, 2025, with bid submissions due by 12:00 PM local time on October 1, 2025. The substantial completion date is set for December 1, 2025, with required spring reseeding. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest qualified bid price, with careful consideration of specification compliance.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must comply with Rhode Island prevailing wage laws and provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including Workman's Compensation and Comprehensive General Liability Insurance of at least $1,000,000. A payment and performance bond for 100% of the proposed contract must be provided within 15 days after award. Contractors will be required to submit detailed documentation, including a bid form, non-collusion affidavit, insurance coverage statement, and a statement of relevant experience. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the bid includes seven primary bid items with varying quantities, suggesting a project of moderate scale. The town reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive technical defects or informalities in the bidding process. Interested contractors should carefully review the detailed plan set and specifications to understand the full scope of work and technical requirements for this drainage improvement project.