RIDOT Landscaping: Wickford Junction - Pawtucket/Central Falls Transit Center

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation is seeking qualified landscaping contractors to provide comprehensive grounds maintenance services at two state-owned locations: Wickford Junction and the Pawtucket/Central Falls Transit Center. The contract award will be made following a solicitation process with a response deadline of August 18, 2026, and the performance period will extend from the date of award through November 30, 2029. While the exact contract value is not specified, the work falls under the state’s prevailing wage law and requires compliance with numerous labor regulations, including payment of Rhode Island-specific prevailing wage rates, weekly payroll reporting, and maintenance of daily logs for contracts exceeding $1 million. All workers must hold OSHA 10-hour safety certification, and contractors must adhere to approved apprentice-to-journeyman ratios. A minimum of 15% of the contract value must be awarded to Minority Business Enterprises and Women Business Enterprises, with executed subcontractor agreements, monthly payment reports, and immediate notifications of vendor changes required for compliance. Contract administration is governed entirely by Rhode Island state law, with no federal acquisition regulation clauses applicable. Compliance will be monitored through on-site inspections and submission of certified payroll records via the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training’s online portal. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the WebProcure system, and no physical submissions are accepted. The solicitation number is RFQ27006838, and all official documentation must be accessed via the public bid board or through a registered WebProcure account.