Pawtucket - Ri - Agency Bids & RFPs

The RFP submission deadline is April 23, 2026, at 12:00 AM. Late submittals will not be considered.

The document does not explicitly state the payment terms for the contractor, but it does mention retainage, where the DPW reserves the right to withhold 5% of the total payment owed to the contractor per each round of construction.

The contractor warrants to the owner and architect that materials and equipment furnished under the contract will be of good quality and new unless the contract documents require or permit otherwise. The contractor further warrants that the work will conform to the requirements of the contract documents and will be free from defects, except for those inherent in the quality of the work the contract documents require or permit.

Proposals will be evaluated based on qualifications (30%) and price (70%). The City reserves the right to award on the basis of cost alone and to negotiate with vendors.

Bidders shall provide documentation satisfactory to the DPW that they have a minimum of three years experience successfully installing guardrails in a public right-of-way (ROW) setting.

The document mentions liquidated damages for delays in completion, with a daily rate of **** for each calendar day of delay, excluding Sundays and legal holidays.

A pre-bid proposal conference is scheduled for April 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Department of Public Works Conference Room, 250 Armistice Blvd. , Pawtucket, RI 02860. This is indicated as yes nonmandatory.

The document states that contractors shall submit all material or equipment samples as called for in the contract documents or required by the owner promptly after award of the contract. Approval of any materials shall be general only and shall not constitute a waiver of the owners right to demand full compliance with contract requirements.

The document states that should any vendor object to the condition of proposals being irrevocable for ninety (90) days following the opening date, the vendor must provide objection through a question and/or complaint to the purchasing agent prior to the proposal deadline.

The RFQ submission deadline is April 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Late submittals will not be considered.

The bid notice does not explicitly state payment terms for the awarded contract. However, Appendix B, Section 19, indicates that payment shall not be due prior to thirty 30 working days following the latest of completion, acceptance, or the rendering of a properly submitted invoice, unless otherwise provided for by the request or contract.

The bid notice does not specify a warranty period for the services to be rendered. However, Appendix B, Section 18, states that all product or service warranties normally offered by the contractor shall accrue to the city of Pawtucket's benefit, and every unit delivered must be guaranteed against faulty material and workmanship for a period of one year unless otherwise specified.

The bid notice states that SOQs will be evaluated based on experience/qualifications (65%) and project approach (35%). The city reserves the right to negotiate with the top-ranked firm.

Respondents must provide an overview of their company's experience, including years in business, company size, and any certifications or licenses demonstrating legal authority and competency. They must also identify proposed project team members and their qualifications, and provide detailed descriptions of similar projects delivered.

The bid notice does not explicitly detail penalties for non-performance. However, Appendix B, Section 33. b. 1, mentions that if a contractor breaches the contract and fails to cure the default, the city may terminate the contract and the contractor shall be liable for excess costs incurred by the city.

The bid notice does not mention a mandatory or optional site visit. However, it does state that supplemental data may include windshield surveys and site reconnaissance.

The bid notice does not require sample submissions for this Request for Qualifications.

The bid notice states that any objections to specifications must be filed in writing with the city of Pawtucket's purchasing agent at least 96 hours before the time of bid opening.

The bid notice states that the RFP submission deadline is April 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Late submittals will not be considered.

The project begins on April 27, 2026, with substantial completion by September 30, 2026, and final completion by October 30, 2026. Project award: **** project begins: **** substantial completion: **** final completion: ****

The owner reserves the right to withhold 5% of each progressive request for payment as retainage. he owner reserves the right to withhold 5 of each progressive request for payment as retainage.

The city of Pawtucket reserves the right to award on the basis of cost alone. he city of pawtucket reserves the right to award on the basis of cost alone, accept or reject any or all bids, and to act in its best interest including, but not limited to, directly negotiating with any vendor who submits a proposal in response to this rfp and to award a contract based upon the results of those negotiations alone.

The city will require all general contractors and subcontractors have a minimum of 5 years experience doing similar type of work. he city will require all general contractors and subcontractors have a minimum of 5 years experience doing similar type of work.

A nonmandatory prebid proposal conference will be held on March 18, 2026, at 12:00 pm at the Pawtucket Library, 13 Summer Street, Conference Room. prebidproposal conference: no yes march 18, 2026 @12: 00 pm nonmandatory location: pawtucket library 13 summer street conference room

Requests for further information or clarification must be made electronically to the attention of David Taylor by March 30, 2026, at 4:00 pm. equests for further information: march 30, 2026 @4: 00 pmrequests for information or clarification must be made electronically to the attention of: david taylor, project leader email: ***@***. *. *

The bid notice states bidders must demonstrate an approximate substantial completion date following contract award planning boards approval to final construction inspections in the pricing proposal in section 11. 0 of this rfp.

The bid notice states if the contract is awarded, it will be awarded by the owner to a responsible bidder on the basis of the lowest qualified bid price and the selected alternative bid items, if any.

The bid notice states if the contract is awarded, it will be awarded by the owner to a responsible bidder on the basis of the lowest qualified bid price and the selected alternative bid items, if any.

The bid notice states pre bid meeting site tour: no yes nonmandatorylocation: 10: 00 am, march 17, 2026 240 grotto ave, pawtucket, ri ****

The bid notice states equests for further information: march 25, 2026 @4: 00 pm