Project Information

Bid Title

IFB 25-09: Claiborne Pell Bridge West Tower Elevator Repair

Issuing Agency

Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority

Location

Rhode Island

Published Date

Oct 24, 2025

Closing Date

Nov 21, 2025

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

IFB 25-09: Claiborne Pell Bridge West Tower Elevator Repair

The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority has issued IFB 25-09: Claiborne Pell Bridge West Tower Elevator Repair. To read the IFB, CLICK HERE .

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Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority

October 24, 2025

Invitation to Bid

Claiborne Pell Bridge West Tower Elevator Repair

Contract No. 25-09

IFB Claiborne Pell West Tower Elevator Repair Contract No. 25-09

INTRODUCTION

The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) is seeking bids from qualified

elevator repair contractors to replace the traveling cable for the service elevator in the

west tower of the Newport Pell Bridge.

Due date for bids is no later than 10:00 AM EDT November 21, 2025, at which time

they will be publicly opened at 1 East Shore Road, Jamestown RI. Bids must be in a

sealed envelope clearly marked “Claiborne Pell Bridge West Tower Elevator Repair

Contract No. 25-09”. RITBA will not accept electronic bid submissions (email, web, fax,

etc.) or late bids under any circumstances. RITBA accepts no financial responsibility for

any costs incurred by a firm in responding to this IFB, participating in oral presentations,

or meeting with RITBA prior to being awarded the contract. The proposals in response to

this IFB become the property of RITBA and may be used by RITBA in any way it deems

appropriate. All information submitted in response to this IFB is deemed public and

subject to disclosure unless a separate redacted public copy is submitted, regardless of

whether the information is marked confidential/proprietary. Firm’s may redact in the public

copy any trade secrets or commercial or financial information which is of a privileged or

confidential nature pursuant 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 IFB, 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).

Questions related to this solicitation may be submitted to procurement@ritba.org no later

than 10:00AM EDT, November 05, 2025. Direct contact with RITBA staff or the Board of

Directors is strictly prohibited unless submitted in writing to procurement@ritba.org.

RITBA may issue an addendum by end of day EDT, November 07, 2025, to respond to

any relevant questions raised by potential bidders and for any other purposes deemed

necessary by RITBA. This addendum will be posted to https://www.ritba.org and

https://www.purchasing.ri.gov.

A mandatory site visit will occur on October 30, 2025, at 10:00am to review the

service elevator and controls.

Meeting area at 1 East Shore Road, Jamestown, Rhode Island, 02835. Hard hats and

high visibility safety jackets are required.

Bid specifications:

1. Furnish and install new traveling cable for the west tower service elevator

(contractor responsible for any required permits)

2. Make all necessary wiring and retrofitting adjustments

IFB Claiborne Pell West Tower Elevator Repair Contract No. 25-09

3. Test for proper operation

4. Return unit to service

Please note: RITBA will provide MPT for this project. Lane closure will begin

at 9:00 am daily Monday through Friday to comply with RITBA travel

restrictions.

BONDS

Removed from solicitation.

SUBCONTRACTORS

The bidder must demonstrate that it is able to perform a substantial portion of the work

using its own workforce. Any bidder that does not maintain a permanent workforce and/or

proposed to perform a disproportionate amount of the work through one or more

subcontractors may be considered unqualified. The successful bidder must establish to

the satisfaction of RITBA the reliability and responsibility of any subcontractors proposed

to perform any work pursuant to this solicitation.

WITHDRAWL

A bidder may withdraw its bid proposal at any time prior to the bid proposal submission

deadline. Bid proposals are irrevocable for a period of sixty (60) days following the bid

proposal submission deadline.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Campaign Finance Compliance

Every person or business entity providing goods or services at a cost of $5,000 cumulated

value is required to file an affidavit regarding political campaign contributions with the RI

State Board of Elections even if no reportable contributions have been made. R.I.G.L. §

17-27 Forms may be obtained at Board of Elections, Campaign Finance Division, website

at https://elections.ri.gov/finance/index.php. Please call (401) 222-2345 or e-mail

campaign.finance@elections.ri.gov with any questions or concerns. For the purposes of

this RFP RITBA asks that firm's commit to properly file all appropriate documentation prior

to any contract being signed.

Major State Decision-Maker

Does any Rhode Island “Major State Decision-Maker,” as defined below, or the spouse

or dependent child of such person, hold (I) a ten percent or greater equity interest, or (ii)

a $5,000 or greater cash interest in this business?

For purposes of this question, “Major State Decision-Maker" means:

IFB Claiborne Pell West Tower Elevator Repair Contract No. 25-09

(a) All general officers; and all executive or administrative head or heads of any

state executive agency enumerated in R.I.G.L § 42-6-1 as well as the

executive or administrative head or heads of state quasi-public

corporations, whether appointed or serving as an employee. The phrase

"executive or administrative head or heads" shall include anyone serving in

the positions of president, senior vice president, general counsel, director,

executive director, deputy director, assistant director, executive counsel, or

chief of staff.

(ii) All members of the general assembly and the executive or administrative

head or heads of a state legislative agency, whether appointed or serving

as an employee. The phrase "executive or administrative head or heads"

shall include anyone serving in the positions of director, executive director,

deputy director, assistant director, executive counsel, or chief of staff; and

(iii) All members of the state judiciary and all state magistrates and the

executive or administrative head or heads of a state judicial agency,

whether appointed or serving as an employee. The phrase "executive or

administrative head or heads" shall include anyone serving in the positions

of director, executive director, deputy director, assistant director, executive

counsel, chief of staff or state court administrator.

If your answer is “Yes,” please identify the Major State Decision-Maker, specify the nature

of their ownership interest, and provide a copy of the annual financial disclosure required

to be filed with the Rhode Island Ethics Commission pursuant to R.I.G.L. §36-14-16, 17

and 18.

Title VI Solicitation Notice

RITBA, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78

Stat. 252, 42 USC §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders

or offerors that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this

advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises or airport concession disadvantaged

business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response

to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or

national origin in consideration for an award.

IFB Claiborne Pell West Tower Elevator Repair Contract No. 25-09

Bid Form

Invitation to Bid

Claiborne Pell Bridge West Tower Elevator Repair

Contract No. 25-09

To:

Bidder:

Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority

One East Shore Road

P.O. Box 437

Jamestown, RI 02835-0437

_____________________________________________________________

Legal name of entity

_____________________________________________________________

Address (street/city/state/zip)

______________________/________________/______________________

Contract (name/telephone/email)

1. Bid Price

The Bidder submits this bid proposal to replace the traveler cable for the service elevator

in the west tower of the Newport Pell Bridge described in the solicitation for this Bid Price:

$______________________________________________________

(Lump sum bid price in figures printed electronically, typed, or handwritten legibly in ink)

$______________________________________________________

(Lump sum bid price in words printed electronically, typed, or handwritten legibly in ink)

1. Allowances

The Base Bid Price includes the costs for the following Allowances:

Not Applicable

2. Bonds

Not applicable

3. Addendum

The Bidder has examined the entire solicitation (including the following Addenda), and

the Base Bid Price includes the costs of any modifications required by the Addenda.

Addendum No. 1 dated: _____________

Addendum No. 2 dated: _____________

IFB Claiborne Pell West Tower Elevator Repair Contract No. 25-09

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 238290Other Building Equipment Contractors

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