Town of Tiverton RI - Engineering Paving Design - Cynthia Ave.

The Town of Tiverton, Rhode Island, located in Newport County, is seeking proposals from qualified engineering firms to design a paving project for approximately 700 feet of Cynthia Avenue. The procurement is structured as a Request for Proposal (RFP) focusing on road improvement services that will enhance accessibility, aesthetics, and overall functionality, including comprehensive drainage design. Prospective bidders are required to attend a mandatory informational walkthrough meeting on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 1:00 PM at the project site. Sealed bids must be submitted to the Town Clerk, Joan Chabot, at Tiverton Town Hall by 2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. The design scope requires contractors to develop detailed construction plans, including geotechnical borings to verify existing gravel specifications and depth, drainage design, and road design that meets Town standards. Evaluation criteria will likely include the detailed project plan, cost breakdown, company qualifications, references, and examples of similar past work. Contractors must demonstrate the ability to comply with local, state, and federal laws, including ADA requirements and historic preservation guidelines.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation. The RFP does not specify incumbent vendors, existing infrastructure requirements, or precise budget constraints. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and will award the contract to the most qualified and responsive bidder that best serves municipal interests. While no specific award value was disclosed, the project involves engineering design services for a 700-foot road section with associated drainage improvements, suggesting a moderate-scale municipal infrastructure project. Potential respondents should be prepared to provide comprehensive engineering design services, including technical documentation, site analysis, and construction cost estimates. The project will require professional engineering expertise with demonstrated experience in municipal road and drainage infrastructure design.