Port of Galilee Dock Improvements and Rehabilitation Phase 3

The State of Rhode Island, through its Division of Purchases, is seeking design/build services for the Port of Galilee Dock Improvements and Rehabilitation Phase 3 project located in Narragansett, Rhode Island. The procurement specifically requires comprehensive services to remove and replace docks F, Q, and R, with the initial contract period set for approximately one year beginning March 1, 2023, and the potential for a six-month renewal. Vendors must submit detailed technical and cost proposals electronically through the Ocean State Procures system by February 15, 2023 at 11:00 AM EST. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for January 17, 2023 at 9:00 AM EST at 301 Great Island Road, Narragansett, with a vendor Q&A period running from January 6 to January 19, 2023. Proposal evaluation will be based on technical merit, cost, and the vendor's proposed utilization of Minority, Women, and Disability Business Enterprises (ISBE), with specific scoring criteria applied to each component. Vendors must also provide a bid surety bond or certified check for 5% of their proposed cost and demonstrate insurance coverage including $1 million in general liability, workers compensation, automobile liability, and $2 million in professional liability coverage.

The state has established specific set-aside designations and participation goals for Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women Business Enterprises (WBE), and Disability Business Enterprises (DisBE), with vendors receiving evaluation points based on their proposed ISBE utilization rates. While no specific incumbent vendors are listed, the procurement encourages diverse business participation and requires vendors to be registered with the Rhode Island Contractors' Registration Board. Vendors must maintain valid licenses throughout the contract term and comply with state affirmative action and non-discrimination requirements. Although the exact contract value is not specified, the solicitation indicates that funding will be provided by the State of Rhode Island. The state reserves the right to select the most qualified vendor or cancel the solicitation, and the successful bidder will be required to furnish 100% payment and performance bonds prior to contract award, ensuring financial and performance guarantees for the project.