Site work for a bridge / tunnel in Jamestown, Rhode Island. Completed plans call for site work for a bridge / tunnel.

As of 11/9/2021 project was already awarded, but amount not available. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time. The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) will require civil construction services associated with the conversion to cashless All Electronic Tolling (AET) at the Jamestown Plaza of the Newport Pell Bridge. This is an accelerated Contract to channelize both lanes of Route 138, both eastbound and westbound, through the existing AET lane. The revised traffic configuration will no longer permit vehicles to enter the existing gated tolls. The civil contractor will work in conjunction with the Toll System Integrator (TSI) and will coordinate with the TSI who will be performing work in the same general vicinity. The scope of work for the civil contractor will include the following major items which will be performed in accordance with the contract drawings and contract specifications Maintenance and Protection of Traffic Clearing of vegetation Removal of pavement markings and pavement symbols Installation of new signage, pavement markings and pavement symbols Installation of temporary pavement Installation of temporary concrete and steel barriers Fabrication and installation of new overhead sign panels Saw cutting of pavement loops in pavement There is a Minority/Disadvantaged/Woman-Owned Business Enterprise Program for this project. The percentage goal for this project is 10% of the overall bid price (excluding Optional Pay Items).