RIDOT: Construction Phase Services for Corridor Rt 138 Kingstown Rd

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation is seeking qualified consultants to provide Construction Phase Services for a design-build bridge and pavement project along Corridor Route 138 in South Kingstown, RI, with an expected contract start in October 2025 and a duration of five years. The procurement is structured as a firm fixed-price contract with a project value estimated between five and fifteen million dollars. Vendors must submit separate technical and cost proposals through the Ocean State Procures™ platform by September 3, 2025, with a vendor Q&A period ending August 25, 2025. The technical proposal should demonstrate qualifications, experience, and capability, while the cost proposal must reflect a firm fee or hourly rate for the entire scope. Additionally, proposers are required to submit a Minority Business Enterprise, Women Business Enterprise, and Disability Business Enterprise (ISBE) participation plan, with scoring based on proposed participation rates. The evaluation process emphasizes technical merit first, followed by cost and ISBE participation, employing a trade-off methodology to select the most advantageous proposal. The contract incorporates the State of Rhode Island’s General Conditions of Purchase and references federal regulations including the FAR and CFR provisions related to fraud prevention, lobbying restrictions, internal controls, and compliance with applicable statutes. Vendors must certify compliance with these regulations and submit various attestations and participation plans, ensuring adherence to minority and disadvantaged business enterprise goals. The contract does not specify detailed packaging, shipping, or marking requirements, nor does it include line-item pricing; instead, vendors propose a comprehensive fee for the entire scope of services. Administrative and payment procedures are managed via the Ocean State Procures™ platform, with no specific payment office or contract official named in the documents. The contract emphasizes the importance of maintaining personnel continuity, licensing, and insurance coverage throughout the project duration, and requires vendors to disclose any conflicts of interest or suspensions. Overall, the procurement emphasizes compliance with state and federal regulations, equitable participation, and a comprehensive evaluation process to ensure the selection of a qualified, responsible consultant for the project.