RIDOT: Design-Build Bridge Group 16D ROUTE 6 Johnston

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has issued a solicitation for Statements of Qualification (SOQ) as the initial phase of a two-step process to select a qualified design-build team for the replacement of three bridges along US-6 in Johnston and Providence. This project, identified as DOT 2025-DB-027, involves significant infrastructure improvements, with the design and construction work expected to be awarded through a Best Value Design-Build approach. The contract size is estimated to range between 30 million and 50 million dollars, reflecting the project's scale and complexity. Interested vendors are required to submit their SOQ electronically via Ocean State Procures™ by October 24, 2025, with the process emphasizing responsiveness, vendor responsibility, and adherence to Rhode Island procurement laws. The solicitation provides detailed instructions for registration, submission, confidentiality, and Q&A procedures to facilitate a transparent and competitive pre-qualification process. The project’s scope, as outlined in the provided concept plans, focuses on replacing the existing bridges with modern, durable structures designed to improve safety and traffic flow along this critical corridor. The solicitation aims to identify capable general contractors with the expertise and resources to successfully deliver the project under the design-build delivery method, which integrates design and construction phases for efficiency and value. This initial SOQ phase is crucial for pre-qualifying vendors who will then be invited to participate in the subsequent design and construction bidding process, ensuring that only qualified firms proceed to the final selection stage. The overall effort underscores RIDOT’s commitment to infrastructure modernization and strategic procurement to support transportation resilience and community connectivity in Rhode Island.