The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has posted a request for proposals (RFP) from contractors to replace the Washington Bridge.
The RFP provides incentives up to a maximum of $10 million based on per-day rates – ranging from $5,000 per day to $70,000 per day – for opening lanes to traffic in advance of the substantial completion date of August 2026. The more lanes opened for both eastbound and westbound traffic, the higher per-day rate the selected design-build team can earn. RIDOT will include disincentives of $30,000 per day for exceeding the completion date.
Final proposals to the RFP are due July 3, with interim submission requirements prior to this. The project is scheduled to be awarded and a notice to proceed issued by late July.
To further incentivize companies to submit proposals, the state will provide a stipend of $500,000 to the second and third runner-up bidding teams.
To further incentivize companies to submit proposals, the state will provide a stipend of $500,000 to the second and third runner-up bidding teams.
The RFP is live for review by interested bidders at this web page.
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