Pavement Improvements - East Main Rd (Re-advertised)

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has issued a solicitation for a comprehensive pavement improvement project along the East Main Road corridor in Middletown, Rhode Island, designated as contract number RIC 2024-CH-032. The project scope encompasses extensive roadway rehabilitation and resurfacing, including milling existing pavement, overlaying with a new surface course, concrete base and joint repairs, curb removal and installation, and sidewalk replacement and construction. Key deliverables include ADA-compliant pedestrian curb ramp reconstruction, drainage structure adjustments, utility casting modifications, new drainage structure and pipe installations, signal improvements, erosion controls, traffic maintenance, and pavement markings. The solicitation includes 64 distinct bid items with specific quantities for various construction elements. The procurement timeline runs from May 20, 2024, to June 14, 2024, with a vendor question and answer period open from May 20 to June 5, 2024. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Ocean State Procures system, with bids due by June 14, 2024, at 1:00 PM EDT.

The contract includes a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal of 11% of the total contract bid price, encouraging participation from small and minority-owned businesses. The project will be funded through a Federal-Aid Highway program, with 80% federal funding and 20% state funding for most items, though certain traffic signal and signage components will be 100% federally funded. Bidders are required to provide a 5% bid bond, and the successful contractor must furnish a 100% performance bond. Prevailing wage rates under the Davis-Bacon Act will apply, and contractors must carry specific insurance coverages, including $1 million in general liability, workers' compensation, and automobile liability. While no incumbent vendor information is provided, the solicitation indicates that the project involves significant infrastructure improvements, including the reconstruction of multiple intersections, drainage systems, and traffic signal installations. Although the total project value is not explicitly stated in all documents, one version of the solicitation suggests an estimated value of approximately $35 million, indicating a substantial infrastructure investment for the region.