Town of New Shoreham - FY 2027 Roadway Improvements - Grace Cove Road, Block Island, RI
Town of New ShorehamCity · Block Island, RI- Due
- Jun 24, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- May 27, 2026
- Primary contact
- James J. Geremia
- (401) 454-7000
The 30-second brief
The Town of New Shoreham is soliciting sealed bids for the reconstruction and paving of Grace Cove Road on Block Island, Rhode Island. The work includes general utility construction, 3-inch recycled asphalt paving, road base pulverization, trim and fine grading, gravel borrow base, loam, and native seed mix. Project quantities include 450 tons of recycled asphalt, 2,750 square yards of trimming, grading, and pulverization, and related roadway improvements. Sealed bids are due by June 24, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. local time at the Town Manager's Office, Town Hall, 16 Old Town Road, Block Island, RI. Bids must be accompanied by a 5% bid bond or certified check, and a performance and payment bond will be required upon contract award. Prevailing wage rates and labor regulations apply.
1. Furnish & Install 3" of Recycled Asphalt, Complete (450 Tons); 2. Trim and Fine Grading within roadway, Complete (2, 750 S.Y.); 3. Pulverize the Existing Road Base, Complete (2, 750 S.Y.); 4. Furnish & Install 3" Recycled Asphalt (Driveways), Complete (20 Tons); 5. Borrow Gravel on order of Engineer, Complete (20 C.Y.); 6. Furnish & Install Loam Borrow, Complete (500 S.Y.); 7. Furnish & Install Native Seed Mix, Complete (500 S.Y.); 8. Mobilization/Demobilization (1 L.S.)
Lowest base bid submitted by a responsible bidder
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Summary
The Town of New Shoreham is soliciting sealed bids for the reconstruction and paving of Grace Cove Road on Block Island, Rhode Island.
The work includes general utility construction, 3-inch recycled asphalt paving, road base pulverization, trim and fine grading, gravel borrow base, loam, and native seed mix. Project quantities include 450 tons of recycled asphalt, 2,750 square yards of trimming, grading, and pulverization, and related roadway improvements. Sealed bids are due by June 24, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. local time at the Town Manager's Office, Town Hall, 16 Old Town Road, Block Island, RI. Bids must be accompanied by a 5% bid bond or certified check, and a performance and payment bond will be required upon contract award. Prevailing wage rates and labor regulations apply.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest base bid submitted by a responsible bidder
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
1. Furnish & Install 3" of Recycled Asphalt, Complete (450 Tons); 2. Trim and Fine Grading within roadway, Complete (2, 750 S.Y.); 3. Pulverize the Existing Road Base, Complete (2, 750 S.Y.); 4. Furnish & Install 3" Recycled Asphalt (Driveways), Complete (20 Tons); 5. Borrow Gravel on order of Engineer, Complete (20 C.Y.); 6. Furnish & Install Loam Borrow, Complete (500 S.Y.); 7. Furnish & Install Native Seed Mix, Complete (500 S.Y.); 8. Mobilization/Demobilization (1 L.S.)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Bid Form
- Bid Bond
- Appendix A - Subcontractors
- Appendix B - Qualifications of Bidder
- Appendix C - Qualifications of Onsite Construction Supervisor
- Supplements to Bid Forms
- Submit to
- Town Manager's Office, Town Hall, 16 Old Town Road, P.O. Drawer 220, Block Island, RI 02807
- Scope location
- Block Island, Rhode Island
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Town of New Shoreham?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is June 24, 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: Town Manager's Office, Town Hall, 16 Old Town Road, P.O. Drawer 220, Block Island, RI 02807. For questions, contact James J. Geremia.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Town of New Shoreham 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 Bid 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 James J. Geremia at (401) 454-7000. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: 1. Furnish & Install 3" of Recycled Asphalt, Complete (450 Tons); 2. Trim and Fine Grading within roadway, Complete (2, 750 S.Y.); 3. Pulverize the Existing Road Base, Complete (2, 750 S.Y.); 4. Furnish & Install 3" Recycled Asphalt (Driveways), Complete (20 Tons); 5. Borrow Gravel on order of Engin. 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: "Lowest base bid submitted by a responsible bidder" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Town of New Shoreham?
All active and historical solicitations from Town of New Shoreham are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Town of New Shoreham regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
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, Bid Bond, Appendix A - Subcontractors, Appendix B - Qualifications of Bidder, Appendix C - Qualifications of Onsite Construction Supervisor, Supplements to Bid Forms. Review the full document from Town of New Shoreham for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Block Island, Rhode Island. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.