RIDOT Landscaping: Kingston Station-Welcome Center-Woonsocket Depot

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is requesting proposals from qualified landscaping contractors to provide comprehensive grounds maintenance services at Kingston Station, the Rhode Island Welcome Center, and Woonsocket Depot, with proposals due August 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT and questions due August 10, 2026. A minimum 15% participation by minority and women-owned business enterprises (MBEs/WBEs) is mandated under Rhode Island General Law 37-14.1.

The scope includes weekly maintenance of landscaped beds, curb lines, grass areas, and building perimeters; weeding and invasive plant removal; plant health care; litter removal; spring and fall cleanup including leaf and debris removal and storm damage cleanup; tree and shrub pruning; mulch application; and herbicide and pesticide application as required. Kingston Station encompasses approximately 330,000 square feet of landscaped grounds. A valid Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) Commercial Applicator's License is required for any herbicide application and must be submitted with the bid.

The contract runs from award through November 30, 2029, with a two-year renewal option at the State's discretion, representing an initial three-year commitment with approximately 32 annual service weeks at each location. Prevailing wage requirements apply under Rhode Island General Law 37-13-1 et seq., with certified prevailing wage addendum forms required prior to award and compliance including weekly payroll documentation, monthly submission of certified payroll forms to RIDOT, and posting of prevailing wage rate scales at work sites. Prevailing wage rates are updated annually on July 1st.

Insurance requirements include $1,000,000 general liability per occurrence, $100,000 workers' compensation, and $1,000,000 automobile liability. A contract administrative fee of 0.33% of total annual contract value will be withheld from invoices. Contractors must maintain Rhode Island licensing and registration throughout the contract term. Vendors must register with the Ocean State Procures system; late, mailed, or misdirected submissions will not be accepted. Site visits are available upon request. The site contact is Kenie Vizzacco at (401) 578-9862. RIDOT reserves the right to make single or multiple awards and to reject any or all bids.