Housing Authority of Newport - Parking Lot Addition, Renovation & Site Capping RFP 2026 - Donovan Manor
The Housing Authority of the city of NewportLocal Housing Authority · Newport, RI- Due
- Oct 26, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 29, 2026
- Primary contact
- Donna Bonnenfant
The 30-second brief
The Housing Authority of the City of Newport is seeking proposals from qualified general contractors for a parking lot renovation and site-wide capping project at Donovan Manor, located at 19 Chapel Street, Newport, RI. The scope of work includes limited excavation, off-site disposal of contaminated soils, site grading, utility installation, permeable and standard asphalt paving, site lighting, landscaping, and presumptive RIDEM soil encapsulation caps consisting of clean soil, geofabric, and sub-base. The project aims to add parking spaces to the 87-unit residential building site, increasing capacity from 29 to 59 spaces. Proposals are due by October 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM. A non-mandatory pre-bid walk-through is scheduled for October 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM. The project is subject to Davis-Bacon Act wage determinations and certified payroll requirements, and bidders must provide performance and payment bonds if exceeding $250,000.
Mobilization / demobilization, Construction layout / survey control, Maintenance and protection of traffic / pedestrian control, Temporary toilet facilities, Dust control and daily site housekeeping, Remove and dispose existing asphalt pavement, Sawcut existing pavement at tie-ins, Remove existing concrete curb, Remove existing concrete sidewalk / pads, Remove and dispose existing light pole(s), Remove and dispose existing bollards, Remove and reset plaque and sign, Remove and dispose existing planting area / shrubs, Excavation for pavement, Walks, Curbs and grading, Handling / relocation of site soils within project limits, Off-site disposal of excess / contaminated soil (allowance quantity), Imported clean fill / common borrow, Aggregate subbase for paved areas, Geotextile / separation fabric beneath capped areas, Fine grading and compaction, Catch basin / drainage structure complete, Drain manhole / outlet structure complete, PVC/HDPE storm drain pipe various sizes, Perforated underdrain beneath permeable pavement, Stone reservoir / drainage aggregate for permeable pavement, Connect proposed drainage to existing system / outlet, Silt sacks / inlet protection, Filter Soxx / perimeter erosion control, Stabilized construction entrance, Type A standard asphalt pavement complete section, Type B permeable asphalt pavement complete section, Mill / reclaim and overlay existing pavement, Pavement markings - parking stalls / striping, ADA pavement markings, Directional arrows / miscellaneous pavement markings, Precast concrete curb 6 in. reveal, Concrete sidewalk 5 ft wide typical, Concrete pad / equipment pad, ADA curb ramp / transition work, Detectable warning surface, Site light pole and LED fixture - SL-1, Site light pole and LED fixture - SL-2, Site light pole and LED fixture - SL-3, Wall-mounted LED fixture - WL-1, Underground conduit, Wiring, Trenching and restoration, Lighting controls / connections / testing, Loam and seed disturbed / capped lawn areas, Deciduous trees per planting schedule, Shrubs per planting schedule, Groundcover / ornamental grasses per planting schedule, Mulch and planting soil, Plant establishment / watering / warranty, ADA parking signs and posts, Miscellaneous regulatory / parking signs and posts, HVAC unit elevation / supports as required by plan note, Final cleaning, Punch list and closeout
Experience (20), Qualifications (20), Approach/Work Plan/Schedule (20), Section 3/MWBE (N/A), Pricing (40)
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Summary
The Housing Authority of the City of Newport is seeking proposals from qualified general contractors for a parking lot renovation and site-wide capping project at Donovan Manor, located at 19 Chapel Street, Newport, RI. The scope of work includes limited excavation, off-site disposal of contaminated soils, site grading, utility installation, permeable and standard asphalt paving, site lighting, landscaping, and presumptive RIDEM soil encapsulation caps consisting of clean soil, geofabric, and sub-base.
The project aims to add parking spaces to the 87-unit residential building site, increasing capacity from 29 to 59 spaces. Proposals are due by October 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM. A non-mandatory pre-bid walk-through is scheduled for October 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM. The project is subject to Davis-Bacon Act wage determinations and certified payroll requirements, and bidders must provide performance and payment bonds if exceeding $250,000.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
61- Mobilization / demobilization
- Construction layout / survey control
- Maintenance and protection of traffic / pedestrian control
- Temporary toilet facilities
- Dust control and daily site housekeeping
- Remove and dispose existing asphalt pavement
- Sawcut existing pavement at tie-ins
- Remove existing concrete curb
- Remove existing concrete sidewalk / pads
- Remove and dispose existing light pole(s)
- Remove and dispose existing bollards
- Remove and reset plaque and sign
- Remove and dispose existing planting area / shrubs
- Excavation for pavement
- Walks
- Curbs and grading
- Handling / relocation of site soils within project limits
- Off-site disposal of excess / contaminated soil (allowance quantity)
- Imported clean fill / common borrow
- Aggregate subbase for paved areas
- Geotextile / separation fabric beneath capped areas
- Fine grading and compaction
- Catch basin / drainage structure complete
- Drain manhole / outlet structure complete
- PVC/HDPE storm drain pipe various sizes
- Perforated underdrain beneath permeable pavement
- Stone reservoir / drainage aggregate for permeable pavement
- Connect proposed drainage to existing system / outlet
- Silt sacks / inlet protection
- Filter Soxx / perimeter erosion control
- Stabilized construction entrance
- Type A standard asphalt pavement complete section
- Type B permeable asphalt pavement complete section
- Mill / reclaim and overlay existing pavement
- Pavement markings - parking stalls / striping
- ADA pavement markings
- Directional arrows / miscellaneous pavement markings
- Precast concrete curb 6 in. reveal
- Concrete sidewalk 5 ft wide typical
- Concrete pad / equipment pad
- ADA curb ramp / transition work
- Detectable warning surface
- Site light pole and LED fixture - SL-1
- Site light pole and LED fixture - SL-2
- Site light pole and LED fixture - SL-3
- Wall-mounted LED fixture - WL-1
- Underground conduit
- Wiring
- Trenching and restoration
- Lighting controls / connections / testing
- Loam and seed disturbed / capped lawn areas
- Deciduous trees per planting schedule
- Shrubs per planting schedule
- Groundcover / ornamental grasses per planting schedule
- Mulch and planting soil
- Plant establishment / watering / warranty
- ADA parking signs and posts
- Miscellaneous regulatory / parking signs and posts
- HVAC unit elevation / supports as required by plan note
- Final cleaning
- Punch list and closeout
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
8- Bid Form
- Form HUD 5369-A
- Form HUD 2530
- Non-Collusion Affidavit of Contractor
- Section 3 / MWBE Certification
- Copy of Rhode Island General Contractor’s Registration
- Certificate of Insurance
- References
- Submit to
- The Housing Authority of Newport, 120B Hillside Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
- Scope location
- Newport, RI
- Reported agency
- Housing Authority of the City of Newport
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from The Housing Authority of the city of Newport?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 26, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: The Housing Authority of Newport, 120B Hillside Avenue, Newport, RI 02840. For questions, contact Donna Bonnenfant.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including The Housing Authority of the city of Newport in RI, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Donna Bonnenfant. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Mobilization / demobilization, Construction layout / survey control, Maintenance and protection of traffic / pedestrian control, Temporary toilet facilities, Dust control and daily site housekeeping, Remove and dispose existing asphalt pavement, Sawcut existing pavement at tie-ins, Remove existing c. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Experience (20), Qualifications (20), Approach/Work Plan/Schedule (20), Section 3/MWBE (N/A), Pricing (40)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from The Housing Authority of the city of Newport?
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bid Form, Form HUD 5369-A, Form HUD 2530, Non-Collusion Affidavit of Contractor, Section 3 / MWBE Certification, Copy of Rhode Island General Contractor’s Registration, Certificate of Insurance, Refer. Review the full document from The Housing Authority of the city of Newport for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Newport, RI. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.