Underground Storage Tank Fuel Depot Removal

The Rhode Island Department of Administration, Division of Capitol Asset Management and Maintenance is seeking a qualified contractor to remove one underground fuel storage tank located at the Zambarano Hospital Campus in Pascoag, Rhode Island. The Request for Quotation (RFQ23002598) seeks a comprehensive removal project that includes tank extraction, excavation of unsuitable soils, dewatering, and related environmental remediation services. Potential bidders must submit a base bid price that includes all specified work, bonds, and allowances, with two specific allowances of $15,000 for additional excavation of unsuitable soils and $10,000 for dewatering. The solicitation requires vendors to provide three distinct unit prices: cost per cubic yard for excavation less than 300 cubic yards, cost per cubic yard for contaminated material removal exceeding 300 cubic yards, and cost per gallon for petroleum-contaminated groundwater removal and disposal. The procurement timeline includes a non-mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for April 4, 2023, at 10:00 AM at the Zambarano Maintenance Garage, with a vendor Q&A period extending from March 23 to April 7, 2023. Proposals are due by April 17, 2023, at 10:00 AM EDT, with an initial contract period of approximately 6 months beginning in Spring/Summer 2023.

The state has implemented several participation and qualification requirements for this contract. Vendors must provide a bid surety bond or certified check for 5% of their proposal amount, and the successful bidder will be required to furnish 100% payment and performance bonds. Insurance requirements include $1 million in liability coverage, workers compensation, and automobile liability. The procurement includes a mandatory 10% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation goal, requiring vendors to demonstrate commitment to diverse business participation. Contractors must be registered with the Rhode Island Contractors' Registration Board and comply with prevailing wage requirements. The contract will utilize the AIA A104-2017 Standard Abbreviated Form of Agreement, and awards may be made to one or multiple vendors at the state's discretion. While no specific award value is explicitly stated, the project includes financial allowances totaling $25,000 for additional excavation and dewatering, with the potential for a 12-month renewal based on vendor performance and funding availability.