IFB 37716R - Landside Perennial Landscaping Project at PVD

The Landside Perennial Landscaping Project at Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport, solicitation 37716R, is a construction contract managed by the Rhode Island Airport Corporation. The scope of work involves furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment to install perennial landscaping and irrigation systems within vegetated beds along the landside access road network, specifically bounded by Post Road, Aviation Avenue, and the airport parking garages. Key deliverables include site preparation, the removal or relocation of existing vegetation, soil amendments, and the installation of new perennial plantings and mulch. The contractor is required to provide a one-year warranty for all new plant material and one full year of comprehensive maintenance for all landside vegetated beds, including watering, weeding, pruning, and fertilization. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder based on price, suitability for use, and operational factors such as labor and maintenance costs. Administrative requirements include the submission of a Safety Plan Compliance Document, a Schedule of Submittals, and a Material Procurement Schedule within five calendar days of signing. Financial terms specify monthly partial payments for amounts over 500 dollars, with a 10 percent retainage held by the owner. The contractor must adhere to strict waste reduction and recyclable packaging standards, comply with Rhode Island Prevailing Wages, the Buy American Act, and ADA accessibility codes. Security for the project is ensured through the requirement of a Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond.