Dewatering and Cleaning of a 38″ Stormwater Pipe at Public St. between Allens Ave. and the Providence river Addendum 1

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Procurement #: 54810 CITY OF PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND Department: Sustainability RFP Title: RFP for Dewatering and Cleaning of a 38” Stormwater Pipe at Public St. Between Allens Ave. and the Providence River - REBID Opening Date: 19 Oct 2026 Addendum #: 1 Issuing Date: 14 Oct 2026 The purpose of this addendum is: Response to bidder questions. Providence City Hall 25 Dorrance Street Providence, RI 02903 1 MAYOR BRETT P. SMILEY CITY OF PROVIDENCE RFP for Dewatering and Cleaning of a 38” Stormwater Pipe at Public St. Between Allens Ave. and the Providence River - REBID Addendum 1: Response to Bidder Questions, Site Plan, and Video • The purpose of this addendum is to respond to bidder questions from (1) the October 8, 2026 pre-bid site visit and (2) emails received by potential bidders by the Bidder Question deadline. Response to Bidder Questions Do firms need to meet the MBE/WBE goal to qualify for the project? A bidder will not be disqualified for failing to meet the MBE/WBE goal if they submit an approved MBE/WBE waiver with their proposal. Instructions for obtaining a waiver are included on page 11 of the RFP. Additionally, all bidders must complete the top portion of the MBE/WBE Participation Plan form on page 10 of the RFP and submit it with the proposal. Who is responsible for disposal of sediment removed from the pipe. Sediment removed form the pipe shall be decanted into a sewer manhole located at the project area. The sediment will then be hauled to Rhode Island Resource Recovery in Johnston, RI for disposal. How should disposal be calculated in for a bid. Bidders should exclude the total cost to tip the sediment at RIRRC. The City will reimburse the vendor for the actual tonnage tipped at the conclusion of the project. Bidders should include (1) their per-ton hauling cost – excluding the actual tip fee – with their proposal, and (2) incorporate a hauling cost for 12 tons of sediment in their bid price. Department of Sustainability 25 Dorrance Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Phone: 401.680.5476 | www.providenceri.gov 2 Please note, the City determined the bids from the original solicitation for this project were incomplete and needed to be rejected. When submitting a bid please ensure all the following items are included: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.