RFP for Contract No. 23-14(X): Design and Construction Phase Services and Program Management Services Claiborne Pell (Newport) Bridge
| Agency: | Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority |
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| State: | Rhode Island |
| Level of Government: | State & Local |
| Category: |
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| Opps ID: | NBD15989029302417720 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 14, 2023 |
| Due Date: | Jan 4, 2024 |
| Source: | Members Only |
RFP for Contract No. 23-14(X): Design and Construction Phase Services and Program Management Services Claiborne Pell (Newport) Bridge
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority has issued an RFP for Contract No. 23-14(X): Design and Construction Phase Services and Program Management Services Claiborne Pell (Newport) Bridge: Suspension Cables and Anchorages Investigation and Dehumidification, Deck and Joints Rehabilitation, Tower Steel Repairs and Painting, and Elevator Rehabilitation.
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Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority
November 14, 2023
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Design and Construction Phase Services and Program Management Services
Claiborne Pell (Newport) Bridge: Suspension Cables and Anchorages
Investigation and Dehumidification, Deck and Joints Rehabilitation, Tower Steel
Repairs and Painting, and Elevator Rehabilitation
Contract No. 23-14(X)
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INTRODUCTION
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) is seeking proposals from
qualified consulting firms with capabilities to provide engineering investigation, design,
and construction support services for the Claiborne Pell (Newport) Bridge Suspension
Cables & Anchorages Investigation & Dehumidification, Deck & Joints Rehabilitation,
Tower Steel Repairs & Painting, and Elevator Rehabilitation. The purpose of this project
is to extend the useful life of the bridge by at least 50 more years.
RITBA is also seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms with capabilities to
provide professional Program Management (PM) services for the implementation of the
above bundle of projects (Program).
The Program will be partially funded through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
INFRA grant program.
BACKGROUND
RITBA is a quasi-public agency created by the Rhode Island General Assembly in 1954
as a corporate and body politic, with powers to construct, acquire, maintain, and operate
bridge projects as defined by law. The Authority was responsible for the construction of
the Claiborne Pell Bridge (formerly the Newport Bridge) which opened to traffic on June
28, 1969. The Authority has been responsible for the operation and maintenance of the
Mount Hope Bridge between Bristol, Rhode Island and Portsmouth, Rhode Island and the
Claiborne Pell Bridge between Newport, Rhode Island and Jamestown, Rhode Island
since 1964 and 1969, respectively. On April 25, 2013, the State transferred custody,
control and supervision of the land and improvements for the Jamestown Verrazzano and
the Sakonnet River Bridges from the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT)
to the Authority. Ownership and title of the bridges remains with the State. In addition to
the four (4) bridges noted above, RITBA also operates and maintains Route 138 through
Jamestown and ten (10) smaller bridges associated with this highway and the approaches
to the four (4) major bridges.
The Claiborne Pell Bridge, commonly known as the Newport Bridge, is a suspension
bridge operated by RITBA that spans the East Passage of the Narragansett Bay in Rhode
Island (northeastern United States). It was constructed between 1966 and 1969 and was
opened to traffic in 1969. The bridge, part of RI 138, connects the city of Newport on
Aquidneck Island and the Town of Jamestown on Conanicut Island, and is named for
longtime Rhode Island U.S. senator Claiborne Pell who lived in Newport. The Pell Bridge
is in turn connected to the mainland by the Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge.
The main span of the Newport Bridge is 1,601 feet long, making it the longest suspension
bridge in New England. The overall length of the bridge is 11,247 feet. Its main towers
reach 400 feet above the water surface, and the roadway height reaches as high as 217
feet. It is four lanes wide, two in each direction.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
RITBA requires respondents keep the proposals to a maximum of fifteen (15) double
sided 8 ½ x 11 pages (no less than 12 font) for each project component a firm is
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requesting to provide services for RITBA, excluding:
• Cover Letter
• Table of Contents
• Dividers
• Resumes
RITBA will not accept videos, simulations, or other electronic presentations for this
submittal. However, such electronic information may be presented during an interview
process for the shortlisted proposers if so necessary.
Proposing firms shall submit one electronic (thumb/flash drive only) and three (3) printed
copies of the proposal to:
Office of Procurement
Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority
1 East Shore Road
Jamestown, RI 02835
Attn: Design and Construction Phase Services and Program Management
Services
Claiborne Pell (Newport) Bridge: Suspension Cables and Anchorages
Investigation and Dehumidification, Deck and Joints Rehabilitation, Tower Steel
Repairs and Painting, and Elevator Rehabilitation
The proposal must be received no later than 2:00pm EDT January 16, 2024, EDT. Late
submissions will not be accepted. RITBA accepts deliveries during normal business
hours Monday through Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm EDT excluding national and local state
holidays. It is the sole responsibility of the responding firm to ensure delivery of its
proposal on or before the due date/time, RITBA will not accept any proposals that are
received after the due date/time. To control the dissemination of information regarding
this RFP, firms interested in submitting proposals shall not make personal contact with
any member of RITBA staff and/or Board of Directors. A virtual (Teams) non-mandatory
pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for 10:00am December 12, 2023, EDT. Firms may
request the zoom invite by email procurement@ritba.org no later than end of day EDT
December 7, 2023. Questions concerning this RFP should be directed, via email to
procurement@ritba.org no later than 2:00pm December 20, 2023, EDT. RITBA will
respond to all relevant questions no later than end of day EDT January 4, 2024. This
addendum will be posted to RITBA’s website (www.ritba.org) and the State of Rhode
Island’s Division of Purchasing website (www.purchasing.ri.gov).
RITBA accepts no financial responsibility for any costs incurred by a firm in responding
to this RFP, participating in oral presentations, or meeting with RITBA prior to being
awarded the contract. The proposals in response to this RFP become the property of
RITBA and may be used by RITBA in any way it deems appropriate. All information
submitted in response to this RFP is deemed public and subject to disclosure unless a
separate redacted public copy is submitted, regardless of whether the information is
marked confidential/proprietary. Firms may redact in the public copy any trade secrets or
commercial or financial information which is of a privileged or confidential nature pursuant
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to the Access to Public Records Act (R.I. Gen. Laws § 38-2 et. seq.). If Firm does not
submit a redacted public copy, RITBA assumes that firm is not seeking confidential
treatment for any of its information and thus, all information is subject to public disclosure.
By submitting a proposal, the firm certifies that it has fully read and understands the RFP,
has full knowledge of the scope of work to be provided, and accepts the terms and
conditions under which the services are to be performed. RITBA will be the sole judge in
determining as equivalent products (if applicable).
RITBA reserves the right to, virtually, interview some, all or none of the firms responding
to this RFP based solely on its judgment as to the firm(s) proposals and capabilities.
RITBA reserves the right to select firms directly from the proposals received without the
use of an interview process. RITBA reserves the right to request and consider additional
information from submitters, and to reject any submittals on any basis without disclosing
the reason. No firm may withdraw their submittal for at least one-hundred twenty (120)
days after the time and date set for submission.
RITBA reserves the right to waive any irregularities and technical defects. RITBA
reserves the right to modify, amend or waive any provision of this RFP, prior to the
issuance of an award for these services.
SCOPE
1. PROJECTS
RITBA is seeking proposals from qualified architectural, engineering, and environmental
consulting firms that have demonstrated experience in providing professional services on
the following types of projects:
1. Suspension Cables and Anchorages Dehumidification
2. Concrete Deck and Expansion Joint Rehabilitation
3. Steel Repairs and Painting, and Tower Elevator Rehabilitation
Respondents may choose to submit proposals for one or any combination of the above
identified three project types. Please use Exhibit A to identify the project(s) you are
submitting proposals to provide services to RITBA. The submitted cover letter must
clearly note the specific project(s) the respondent intends to be considered for. RITBA
may select a consulting firm for more than one project type.
Suspension Cables and Anchorages Dehumidification
The Scope of Services for this project type includes:
• Inspection of the external and internal conditions of the main suspension cables
and their anchorages.
• Designing a main cable and anchorage dehumidification system.
• Prepare contract documents including plans, specifications, estimates, and a
construction schedule for the Authority to solicit bids from construction contractors.
• Providing technical support services during construction.
• Providing access and work platforms and contractor services for unwrapping,
wedging, internal inspection and rewrapping the main cables.
• Providing maintenance and protection of traffic.
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• Phasing of work, as well as coordination with other ongoing projects.
Concrete Deck and Joints Rehabilitation
The Scope of Services for this project type includes:
• Design and technical support services during construction for concrete deck partial
and full depth rehabilitation and joint rehabilitation, including large finger joints.
• Prepare contract documents to include plans, specifications, estimates, and a
construction schedule for the Authority to solicit bids from construction contractors.
• Phasing of work, as well as coordination with other ongoing projects.
Key considerations include experience on projects with concrete demolition methods,
concrete mix types, reinforcing bar repairs and replacements, construction phasing,
and maintenance and protection of traffic.
Steel Repairs, Painting, and Tower Elevator Rehabilitation
The Scope of Services for this project type includes:
• design and technical support services during construction for steel repairs,
painting, and bridge elevator rehabilitation and upgrades.
• Prepare contract documents to include plans, specifications, estimates, and a
construction schedule for the Authority to solicit bids from construction
contractors.
• Phasing of work, as well as coordination with other ongoing projects.
Key considerations include experience quantifying and detailing steel repairs,
specifying containment and disposal requirements, consideration of staging methods,
estimation of production times, effective methods to upgrade and rehabilitate bridge
elevators over 50 years old, construction phasing, and maintenance and protection
of traffic.
2. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
RITBA is also seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms with capabilities to
provide professional PM services for the implementation of the above projects. The
consulting firm selected for PM services will be selected solely for this task and therefore
will not be selected for any of the above project services. However, a consulting firm CAN
submit proposals for PM services AND any of the above project types for consideration.
The selected PM will provide overall coordination and program administration services
for the entire Program of projects listed above in this document. The PM will be expected
to work closely with RITBA personnel, the FHWA, and any other consultants/firms who
may be retained during all phases of design and construction. The PM will assist RITBA
in the procurement of other design consultants/firms and the development of individual
project scopes of work and fees for consultant responsibilities. This will include
performing Independent Fee Estimates (IFEs) as required by FHWA.
At this time, RITBA anticipates that the PM will provide the following basic services.
RITBA is open to suggestions or modifications to this basic scope should a consultant or
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